Geordan Murphy will retire from rugby at the end of the season, as expected.
The 35-year-old Leicester Tigers full-back has spoken for much of the year about how a knee injury was likely to bring an end to a glittering career that has led to 72 international caps with Ireland and 322 appearances for the club he has played for all of his life.
And, ahead of Saturday's Aviva Premiership semi-final against Harlequins, Murphy said: "I think it is the right time to go".
The Irishman is expected to join the club's coaching staff as a skills coach next season.
The 35-year-old Leicester Tigers full-back has spoken for much of the year about how a knee injury was likely to bring an end to a glittering career that has led to 72 international caps with Ireland and 322 appearances for the club he has played for all of his life.
And, ahead of Saturday's Aviva Premiership semi-final against Harlequins, Murphy said: "I think it is the right time to go".
The Irishman is expected to join the club's coaching staff as a skills coach next season.
