Hooker Burns forced to retire
Wales and Dragons hooker Lloyd Burns has been forced to retire from rugby and may need heart surgery.
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Reaction from players at news of Burns' retirement
Sad news about Lloyd Burns retirement from rugby....great player, good bloke....here's to a speedy recovery ????
From @Jamiehuwroberts on Twitter:Absolutly gutted for my mate Lloyd burns forced to retire top player but more importantly top bloke
From @dan_lydiate on Twitter:Feel gutted for Lloyd burns! Great player and great bloke.
From @HughGus on Twitter:Burns retirement 'a massive shock'
Wales hooker Lloyd Burns has been forced to retire from rugby after neck injury and may need heart surgery.
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Wales hooker Lloyd Burns retires from rugby
Wales and Dragons hooker Lloyd Burns may need heart surgery after tests on the neck injury that's kept him out of action since January have revealed damage to his aorta.
It means he has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect.