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England’s Jordan Crane to Call Time on Career | Huge Rugby News

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Last updated: 12/09/2019 11:20 am
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England international Jordan Crane has announced that he will step away from his playing career at the end of the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership season.

Thankyou to all the clubs i have been lucky enough to represent @carnegierugby @LeicesterTigers @EnglandRugby and @BristolBears hopefully we will finish this season in style. pic.twitter.com/fck14BymHG— Jordan Crane (@JordanCrane86) September 12, 2024

The 33-year-old is currently playing with
Bristol Bears, where he has been since 2016 and will join the backroom staff as
an academy transition coach in a dual role with immediate effect and is
delighted with what he has achieved so far.

“When I reflect back on the last 16 years, I’ve been so fortunate to meet many great friends and share the field with some of the most talented players to play the game. The chance to represent my country and achieve domestic success with Leicester are obvious highlights and I’ve loved the past two seasons working with Pat Lam where I have played some of the best rugby of my career,” he said.

Having began his career with Leeds Tykes
before moving to Leicester Tigers, where he was part of an unstoppable team
between 2006 and 2016 before his move to the Bears. However, despite his long
time with the Tigers he is excited for the future in Bristol.

“I’m fully committed to Bristol Bears and excited about the future ahead. I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue here and begin my coaching journey in a world-class coaching set up. My family love living in the area and we feel very settled. My focus is on a huge Premiership season with the Bears first and foremost – it would be fantastic to end my playing career on a high by helping Bristol earn a top six finish,” he added.

Captain. Leader. Winner.

Congratulations on a fantastic career, @JordanCrane86 ? pic.twitter.com/YmuMNFzjpo— Bristol Bears (@BristolBears) September 12, 2024

Bristol’s director of rugby Pat Lam believes that Crane will be able to help the youth teams understand what is like to be a Bear.

“When you are wanting our young players to understand our Bears game, culture and leadership and what is required at the next level I couldn’t think of a perfect fit to help guide them than Jordan. He is an outstanding leader who is respected by the coaches and players and he understands the importance of standards, commitment and consistency in everything we do. As a club and a culture, we want to promote from within whenever we can and support players and coaches to grow, develop and reach their dreams. Jordan has all the ingredients to be a world class English coach and we are excited about the value he will add to our under-18s and academy programme,” he said.

Crane will hope to retire on a high, having won four Premiership titles in the past, but will be looking to lead the Bristol Bears to a Champions Cup spot at the end of his last season.

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