Munster hooker Varley forced to quit
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Munster and Ireland hooker Damien Varley has been forced to retire from rugby because of a foot injury.
Varley made only one appearance this season when he came on as a
replacement against Leinster in October.
The 31-year-old hooker, who made 121 appearances for Munster and won three Ireland caps, sustained his foot injury at a training session in July 2013.
Varley battled hard to retain fitness and
played for Ireland against Argentina last summer.
However, he underwent further surgery after playing in the game against Leinster and has now been forced to…
Varley made only one appearance this season when he came on as a
replacement against Leinster in October.
The 31-year-old hooker, who made 121 appearances for Munster and won three Ireland caps, sustained his foot injury at a training session in July 2013.
Varley battled hard to retain fitness and
played for Ireland against Argentina last summer.
However, he underwent further surgery after playing in the game against Leinster and has now been forced to…
