Leicester Tigers hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas has been forced to retire immediately on medical grounds. The 23-year-old joined Tigers ahead of the 2023-24 season and made 33 appearances. The club and the Rugby Players' Association will continue to support Finn as he begins the transition into retirement. "It's difficult to put into words what rugby has meant to me," Theobald-Thomas wrote on Instagram.
He reflected on living the dream of playing for his boyhood club and expressed pride and gratitude for the friendships and memories rugby gave him. Tigers head coach Geoff Parling said he is gutted by the news, describing Theobald-Thomas as a loveable bloke and exactly the type of character you want around the team.
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