Former Scotland & Edinburgh Prop retires
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Edinburgh centurion and Scotland international prop, Alasdair Dickinson has announced his retirement from all forms of professional rugby.
The 34-year-old signed for Edinburgh in 2004 after turning out for local side Heriot’s and went onto make 120 appearances for the club during two spells with the side.
The 58-test capped front rower will transition into the academy set-up with the opportunity to specialise in the scrum and contact area
Speaking following today’s announcement, the former loosehead, said: “It has obviously been a tough decision but when you’re getting a bit older, your body makes the decision for you.
“For me, my body just couldn’t keep up with the demands of the professional game and I believe it’s now a good time to call it a day.
“There’s been loads of good memories along the way but it’s not just the games, there’s great pre-seasons, training and socials with the squad. I’ll definitely miss those moments with my teammates.
“To take up a position with the Fosroc Scottish Rugby Academy is a great opportunity for me.
“It’s the natural progression to transition from playing to coaching and I’ve been really fortunate to have been offered this role. I can’t wait to get started and it’s definitely going to be a great test.”
Born in Dundee, Dickinson joined Edinburgh as an apprentice in 2004, and went onto surpass 50 appearances in an Edinburgh shirt before joining English Premiership outfit Gloucester in 2007.
The prop made his international debut against New Zealand at BT Murrayfield in the 2007 World Cup, before making an appearance from the bench during Scotland’s famous 15-9 Calcutta Cup victory over England in March 2008.
Club centurion Alasdair Dickinson has today announced his retirement from rugby to take up a coaching role within the Fosroc Scottish Rugby Academy.
— Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) August 14, 2018
1⃣2⃣0⃣ Edinburgh appearances 🏰
5⃣8⃣ Scotland caps 🏴
1⃣4⃣ years at the top 👏#ThankYouDicko pic.twitter.com/DsmHtJOrjs
