Hamilton - Chiefs prop Ben Afeaki on Friday announced his retirement from rugby due to medical reasons.
The 27-year-old suffered concussion in a Super Rugby against the Crusaders in February last year and has not played since.
“I am very fortunate that I have achieved some awesome things in rugby but now is the time that I have to make a decision that is best for my health long-term, and that is to retire from all rugby,” Afeaki told the Chiefs’ official website.