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Mike Phillips retires from international rugby

After making 94 Test appearances for Wales, Racing 92's scrum-half Mike Phillips retires from international rugby.

Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips has called time on his international career with immediate effect.

The 33-year-old has taken the decision having featured in 99 Tests - 94 for Wales and a further five in the colours of the British and Irish Lions.

Speaking about his retirement, Racing 92's Phillips, who scored nine tries for his country, said in a statement: "This is a chance for me to bring this chapter of my life to a close.

"Playing for Wales has been such a huge part of my adult life and this is a chance for me to say thank you to everyone from family and friends, the coaches and management of the Welsh Rugby Union, all of the great players that I have been fortunate enough to play with and against and of course the fantastic Welsh fans for their great support.

"It was always a dream of mine to play for Wales, it meant everything to me and it's an amazing feeling to represent your country. For me it was a privilege."

Phillips's last appearance for Wales came during a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture against Ireland in August.

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