LONDON IRISH forward Sean Cox will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.
Cox, who joined the Exiles from Edinburgh Rugby, has made 12 appearances for London Irish.
A former England under 18, 19, and 21 international Cox previously played for Sale Sharks and Edinburgh.
"I feel very privileged to have played rugby professionally for 12 seasons and to have competed with and against icons of the game," Cox said.
"I would like to personally thank all the players and staff from Sale Sharks, Edinburgh Rugby, and London Irish that have helped me along the way and to my family who have supported me at every stage.
“The decision to retire was a long and difficult one, but the opportunity I have now been offered to embark on a second career in institutional investment management, is one I am very excited about and was enough for me to choose not to continue playing.
“I have been very lucky to have people around me throughout my career that have supported my further education and personal development, especially my management company. This has made transitioning out of sport and into the 'real world' a much easier process."
