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Tigers winger Watson retires on medical grounds
England and Leicester Tigers winger Anthony Watson has retired from professional rugby union on medical grounds because of a back injury.
The England international and British & Irish Lion came to Welford Road in 2022, making 23 appearances for the club.
Seen as one of the best English talents of recent years, the 30 year old's career has unfortunately been plagued with a number of injuries.
Watson told Adam Whitty more about the decision to retire.
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