Scotland forward Euan Murray has announced his retirement from international rugby.
The 34-year-old is the country's most-capped prop, having made 66 appearances at senior level since 2005.
Murray was also part of the British and Irish Lions squad that toured South Africa in 2009.
"I am extremely proud and grateful to have represented the people of Scotland at rugby for so long," he said in a statement. "I will retire with many great memories of victories, tours, and friends, both in the playing squad and team management.
"My wife Sarah is due our third child in August and I have to be with my family as much as possible before and after the birth. Clearly, with the World Cup looming, the national squad will be training and playing throughout that period and I have too much respect for the national jersey to put myself forward in those circumstances."
Murray currently plays club rugby for Glasgow Warriors, who he rejoined for a second spell last year.
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