Chris Paterson retires from international rugby

Paterson retires from Scotland

Chris Paterson has called time on his rugby career with Scotland at 33 years of age.

The fly-half ends his international career as Scotland's record points scorer and cap holder, with 809 points and 109 appearances for the national team.

Paterson has a tally of 22 tries and 90 conversions as well as 170 penalties throughout his time with the Scottish side.

The Galashiels-born player, who featured in this year's World Cup in New Zealand, made his international debut in 1999 against Spain.

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