Rugby - Scotland forward Denton forced into retirement by concussion


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 16 Sep 2019

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Scotland vs England - BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Britain - February 24, 2018 Scotland’s David Denton wins the lineout against England’s Maro Itoje Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo

(Reuters) - Scotland loose forward David Denton has been forced to retire from professional rugby at the age of 29 on medical advice after an 11-month battle with concussion, Scottish Rugby said on Monday.

Denton, capped 42 times for Scotland, suffered a blow to the head while playing for Leicester Tigers in a Premiership match against Northampton Saints at Twickenham last October, with concussion ultimately dashing his hopes of appearing at the World Cup starting Friday.

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