Harlequins wing announces retirement
NEWS: Tim Visser is to hang up his boots at the end of the season, the Scotland wing announced on Friday.
he 31-year-old Netherlands-born star — known as the ‘Flying Dutchman’ – said he was looking forward to a career outside the sport.
Visser enjoyed a successful career which saw him score 14 tries in 33 Test appearances and was a prolific try scorer for Edinburgh and latterly Harlequins, who he joined in 2015.
🃏 Is this your favourite @timbovisser try?#ThankYouViss pic.twitter.com/EctzEP4k2s
— Harlequins 🃏 (@Harlequins) May 17, 2019
“I feel now is the time for me to move on to new challenges outside of rugby with my young family,” said Visser in a club statement.
“I’m looking forward to trying and proving myself in a completely different career.”
Paul Gustard, Harlequins director of rugby, said Visser – who was a pivotal part of the team that reached the 2016 European Challenge Cup Final in his first season with them – would be missed.
“Tim has enjoyed an exceptional career and he has been a fantastic servant over the past three seasons here at Harlequins,” said Gustard.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed his company and have always respected his commitment, attitude and humour since I joined the club last July.
“He is an immensely valued and very popular member of the squad whom we will miss.”
AFP
👏 Thanks for the memories @timbovisser who announced his retirement today.
📽 Watch his reaction and best moments.#ThankYouViss pic.twitter.com/gA6nlQuSvK
— Harlequins 🃏 (@Harlequins) May 17, 2019
