Former Wales prop Yapp retires
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Wasps and former Wales prop John Yapp has announced his retirement from rugby after suffering a back injury.
The 32-year-old made 13 appearances for Premiership side Wasps after signing from Edinburgh in July 2014.
Yapp also won 21 Test caps for Wales, and was part of the squad that won a Six Nations Grand Slam in 2005.
"It's a hard feeling to get to grips with, knowing I will never be able to get out on the pitch for another game of rugby," he told
the club's website.
"Unfortunately, while the mind is willing, the body isn't, but I can look back with great …
The 32-year-old made 13 appearances for Premiership side Wasps after signing from Edinburgh in July 2014.
Yapp also won 21 Test caps for Wales, and was part of the squad that won a Six Nations Grand Slam in 2005.
"It's a hard feeling to get to grips with, knowing I will never be able to get out on the pitch for another game of rugby," he told
the club's website.
"Unfortunately, while the mind is willing, the body isn't, but I can look back with great …
