Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has announced his retirement from Test rugby, saying it was a difficult decision to step away.
The 34-year-old, who made his international debut against the Springboks in 2008 when he was just 19, will make one further appearance in the red jersey, against the Barbarians on 4 November.
The former Scarlets back won the last of his 101 caps against Portugal in September in the World Cup before Wales were knocked out of the tournament in the quarter-finals.
He also toured three times with the British & Irish Lions, playing in four Tests.
“After having time to reflect after the Rugby World Cup campaign, it’s with a heavy heart that I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from international rugby,” Halfpenny posted on social media on Wednesday.
“The decision hasn’t been easy, but the time feels right for me now and I look forward to running out one last time against the Barbarians next week at home,” he added.
Halfpenny left Welsh region Scarlets at the end of last season and has yet to announce where he will continue to play club rugby.
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