Hurricanes lock James Broadhurst has called time on his career as he still battles the ongoing effects of concussion.
Broadhurst hasn't played rugby since suffering two head knocks in Taranaki's clash against Wellington in the Mitre 10 Cup in 2015.
"I've been away from the game for a little over 18 months and still experience symptoms which affect my daily life," Broadhurst said.
"Some extensive efforts have gone into getting me back to sport by medical professionals in and out of rugby. Even though it hasn't resulted in the outcome I had hoped for, I owe each and every one of them a huge debt, as my health has improved massively and this will undoubtedly give me quality of life in the future."
The 29-year-old made his Super Rugby debut back in 2009, amassing 71 appearances for the Hurricanes and a sole Test cap against South Africa in 2015. In the same year, he was a finalist for Super Rugby player of the year.
Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd said it was awful luck for the injury to occur when it did.
"James is a good man who played some exceptional rugby for the Hurricanes, particularly in 2015. The timing of his injury was unfortunate because he was starting to really realise his full potential," Boyd said.
"It can't have been easy for him to be told to walk away from the game and everyone at the club wishes him all the best for whatever lies ahead."
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