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Donncha O’Callaghan to retire from game
British & Irish Lions and Ireland legend Donncha O’Callaghan has confirmed that Worcester's final home match of the season against Harlequins will be his last in professional rugby.
After a glittering 20-year career, the giant lock will hang up his boots at the age of 39.
Warriors’ Premiership Round 21 clash with Quins is an all-important one for Alan Solomons’ side, and the match on Saturday 28 April will also see the club say farewell to an icon of the sport.
O’Callaghan said: "I leave the game with a profound sense of gratitude for all that it’s given me. Physically I feel I can go on but now is the right time to go.
"It’s time to spend more time with the kids. A professional sportsman has to lead a selfish life, but it’s not fair on my family any more for me to keep doing this while precious time ebbs away with me in one country and my family in another.
"There
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DAVID BADDIEL, DONNCHA O'CALLAGHAN & KATE MCKINNON: Small Fry, Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos & The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science
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Donncha O'Callaghan announces retirement
The 39-year-old has spoken previously of his intention to retire but has never given an exact date for his departure.
His family will be flying over from Cork to watch him as he bows out after an incredible 20-year career.
O'Callaghan has 94 Ireland caps and was part of two Lions tours.
Writing in The Times UK today, he explained that although he feels physically able to continue playing, the strain of living away from his wife and four children has taken a toll.
"A professional sportsman has to lead a selfish life, but it’s not fair on my family for me to keep doing this while precious time ebbs away with me in one country and they in another," O'Callaghan said.
"Axel’s death impacted us in so many ways, not least in the manner it drove home the reality that the existence we have is fleeting and can be taken without notice.
"Before that happens, whenever the day or the year, you have to know you’ve spent the time you had with the