Australian international David Pocock is expected to confirm his retirement from Australian Rugby on Tuesday according to reports.
The Brumbies flanker is thought to announce the decision during the franchises press conference on Tuesday according to Rugby.com.au. However, it is believed that the loose forward will push to gain a place in the Wallabies World Cup squad as his last act in Australian Rugby.
The 31-year-old has had an awful time with injuries and speculation over his future was ramped up last week when Brumbies coach Dan McKeller told the media that talks were taking place with regard to the future.
“It’s all the things we’ve got to look at to see whether he plays Super Rugby or whether he now puts his attention towards the World Cup. Those are things we’ve got to discuss between the Brumbies and the Wallabies. The Wallabies medical staff and Brumbies medical staff will have a chat over the next few days and we’ll come to some sort of clarity there as to where he heads over the next two weeks,” he said.
After 13-years as a professional in Australia where he has played 112 Super Rugby games and been capped by his country 77 times, Pocock has made his mark and reports claim that although it may be the end of his era Down Under, he could head to Japan for a stab at the game over there.
His club have performed well in his absence and have their own destiny in the Super Rugby in their hands, however, Pocock would be a huge loss to the national side if he does not recover from his latest injury and he would leave big boots to fill.
