George Smith retiring from internationals

[StarCentre]

Originally Posted by Peej

I'm sure he's retiring so that he can go abroad, probably to Europe, for some big money. Also, he probably sees that Pocock is the man in posession of the shirt, and with 100+ caps, why play second fiddle?

Totally agree with you. I was very impressed with Pocock during the Autumn internationals. He stole a huge amount of ball. On a side note (I think it was during the Welsh match) Pocock dislocated his fingers and instead of waiting to get seen by the medical team there is footage of him attempting to relocate them himself! now that's a real rugby player It says something about his commitment to the game and keeping the jersey.
Found a video of it. It would be good for a compilation:http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/wales/8385070.stm

[durrie]

I reckon you've hit the nail on the head here...th money will be thrown at him in the Top14 and or the Guiness Premiership teams.

Pockock is a great up and comming tallent he is a big boy too and as you say why play second fiddle when you already have 100+ caps.

George has had a fantastic career and I for one have thoroughly enjoyed watching him pilfer balls from nowhere and emerge from the bottom of rucks like a phoenix rising from the ashes...