MILAN: Italy lock Quintin Geldenhuys on Monday announced his retirement from international rugby after a 67-cap career that saw him captain the Azzurri five times.
South Africa-born Geldenhuys, who is on the books at Italian side Zebre, played his 67th and final game for Italy in a recent defeat to Tonga.
But the towering 35-year-old said he plans to make Italy his home.
"I came to Italy in 2005 and I will always be grateful to the country and all of Italian rugby for what they have given me," said Geldenhuys.
"Our kids were born here, it's our home and we'll be staying here in the future.
"Wearing the blue jersey and taking part in two World Cups was not something I imagined I'd be doing when I arrived to play for Viadana, and captaining the country that adopted me was a huge privilege," added Geldenbuys.
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