James Horwill to retire from rugby
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Harlequins Co-Captain and former Wallabies & Queensland Reds Captain James Horwill will retire at the end of the 2018/19 Premiership season, having played over 250 professional games, 66 of those in the quartered-shirt.
Horwill, a stalwart of the Australian rugby scene, joined the London Club at the start of the 2015/16 season. With his wealth of experience and natural leadership, Horwill was named Club captain after two seasons.
On announcing his retirement, Horwill said “I have given this great game everything I have, and I feel I can no longer give what is needed to play at this elite level.
“Rugby has been a big part of my life for many years; never in my wildest dreams would I have envisaged the incredible journey it has taken me on.
“I’ve had the privilege and honour to not only play, but captain my State, Country and Club, Harlequins, on a number of occasions over my 14-year career.
“Winning the Super Rugby title at the Queensland Reds and being asked to captain my Country are just some of the moments I will look back and cherish for a lifetime.
“I want to thank all the coaches and staff I’ve worked with over my career; you have all made an impact and shaped me into the player and person I am today..."
Horwill joined Harlequins in 2015 and was named club Captain ahead of the 2017/18 season. In the same season, Horwill made his 50th appearance for the Club in the win over Saracens at The Stoop.
His final game at The Stoop will be verse Leicester on Friday 3rd May.
