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Munster prop Oli Jager won his sole Ireland cap in 2024 [Getty Images]
Munster prop Oli Jager has retired from rugby at the age of 30 on medical grounds.
Jager, who was born in London but grew up in Ireland, moved to New Zealand when he was 17 and won seven Super Rugby titles with Crusaders.
He signed for Munster in 2023 and became a vital member of the squad, and his sole Ireland cap came as a replacement in the Six Nations against Wales in 2024.
Jager said that sharing the news came with a "heavy heart" and having 10 years as a professional rugby player was "nothing short of a privilege".
"While this chapter comes to an end, I look back with immense pride and gratitude for the experiences, memories, and relationships the game has given me," he said.
"Who knows what the next chapter holds, but I'm excited to see what it has in store."
Clayton McMillan, Munster's head coach, said that Jager was a "hugely respected and popular member of our squad", who can "take great pride in everything he has achieved in the game".
"I have a lot of admiration for how he earned his stripes as a rugby player, taking a chance as a teenager and moving across the world to New Zealand.
"It's an amazing story really, how he earned a contract at one of the biggest club sides in the world at Crusaders and played such a key role in their success.
"He has made a big contribution to Munster Rugby as a player and a person, and is extremely highly-regarded by team-mates, staff and supporters alike."
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