INJURY-stricken prop Chris Horsman will today say ‘enough is enough’ and confirm his retirement from rugby.

The Worcester Warriors tight-head has been beset by injuries since moving to Sixways in July 2004 and has finally thrown in the towel after failing to overcome a neck problem.

The 32-year-old former Bath Bridgend and Celtic Warriors front-rower made 62 appearances for Worcester, scoring four tries, but he only managed seven starts in the last two seasons.

The 14-cap Wales international, who made his debut against Fiji in November 2005 when Mike Ruddock was head coach, said: “I have had almost 20 operations because of rugby and having had cancer twice I have been through it. Sometimes the biggest and hardest decision is to say enough is enough.

“It has been a decision between my health and family and the game I love — I had to make the right choice and do it wisely.

“Rugby has been a huge part of my life for 12 years. I would do it for nothing, I would pay to do it, so I have been very fortunate with the things I have achieved and the people I have met and teams I have played for — particularly Worcester and Wales.

“I have a lovely family and beautiful wife, I’m pleased that I have got what I have outside of rugby and that the sport has given me the opportunity for fantastic life experiences and to lead the life I have.”

Although it is unlikely Horsman will now join the Sixways coaching staff, he is keen to maintain his ties with the club and hinted at a possible role helping to develop Worcester’s young props.

He said: “There is real talent in the front row with up-and-coming players like Matt Mullan and Callum Black plus experienced guys like Adam Black and Tevita Taumoepeau.

“The future is bright for the club. If there is some sort of part I can now play in that, I would be delighted. I am very passionate about the club, the supporters, the players and anything I can do to make this club a success I will do.

“The club have indicated that they want me to stay involved in some capacity and it’s something I would like. I would love to keep my links with Warriors, it is a club close to my heart and out of all the clubs I have played for it has made a massive impression on me.

“The supporters, Cecil Duckworth, the coaches and players have been fantastic to me. But ultimately it is a decision I have had to make with my family to retire.

“It’s disappointing that I have had to retire with Warriors not where I would like them to be. I want the club to be higher up the Guinness Premiership table and in the top European competitions. I’m sure they will be there, if not this season, then the one after.”