Wales' Aled Brew hangs up his boots

Wales and Scarlets winger Aled Brew has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 34.

The journeyman has enjoyed a colourful career in which he represented a total of 11 teams, including Wales, and has finished off at Scarlets.

He took to social media with the following:

“After 17 years in the game, I’ve finally made the decision to hang up the boots. I’ve been lucky enough to spend half my life playing this game and I wouldn’t change a thing (although my knees may disagree). It’s given me so many opportunities and an abundance of memories and friendships that I will cherish.

“I’ve had the privilege of playing for a few amazing clubs with the best supporters you could wish for. I am so grateful to those who have supported me.

“I’ve given 100% to the game and there’s no denying I’m going to miss it, but at least now I can start throwing out a few of the old timers’ cliches.

“While the path of my next chapter is yet to be determined, one thing remains certain and that is I will attack the next chapters with the same passion, commitment, graft and honesty as I did during my entire rugby career.

“Thanks and Merry Christmas, Brewy.”

Brew made 9 appearances for Wales between 2007 and 2011 and will be remembered as a courageous player with a big personality.