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Connacht back row and Irish International Johnny O'Connor announces his retirement

Connacht back row and two time Heineken cup winner Johnny O'Connor has announced his retirement.

The 33-year-old Galway native earned his first contract with Connacht in 2000 before a four-year stint with London Wasps.

O’Connor - who earned 12 Ireland caps - says he's happy with his decision following 14 years playing professionally, adding his body is telling him that it's time to walk away.

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