Lyon: Former France international fly-half Frederic Michalak said Monday he would retire from rugby at the end of the season.
The 35-year-old, who made 77 appearances for France, was a key part of a strong Stade Toulouse team over a seven-year spell and also enjoyed stints at South African clubs, said he will finish his career at his current Top 14 side Lyon.
“After thinking long and hard about an offer from the club (to stay), I will end my career at the end of the season,” Michalak said.
“I still have that love for the game but this is a sport where you have to be at 200 per cent physically.
“I am 35 and it is getting more and more difficult, so I said this would be a good year to stop.”
