Gloucester Rugby centre James Simpson-Daniel has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
The 32-year-old has taken the decision on medical grounds following his inability to recover from an ankle injury that he suffered last November.
"When I was given the diagnosis by the specialist, they were obviously the last words I wanted to hear. But I know that I've given it everything and I can't praise the Gloucester Rugby medical staff highly enough," he told the club's official website.
"I don't think it's really sunk in yet to be honest. I've had a really good trot, I can't have any complaints. It would have been nice to have won more trophies with Gloucester, but I've got so many fantastic memories from my time in the game.
"I've loved every minute of my time with the club, played and worked with so many great people, made so many friends and, of course, played my home games at the best home ground in club rugby - Kingsholm."
Simpson-Daniel was capped on 10 occasions by England.
Liam Apicella
