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Discarded lock ends Scotland career

The 32-year-old, capped 63 times, was not included in the 31-man squad announced by coach Vern Cotter, and will now concentrate his efforts on his club career.

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"Today [Wednesday] is both a sad day and a day that I feel extremely proud to have had. For I announce my retirement from international rugby," Hamilton posted on social media.

"Never in a million Saturday afternoons did I think I would represent this beautiful country of Scotland 63 times on the rugby field.

"I have loved every single moment of wearing the thistle, and I feel extremely humbled to have done it for nine years."

Hamilton, who has also played for Edinburgh, Gloucester, Leicester and Montpellier, was born in the English town of Swindon, but qualified to play for Scotland through his father.

He made his debut against Romania in November 2006, becoming the 1,000th player to be capped by Scotland, and played at the 2007 and 2011 World Cups.

Source: Agence France-Presse

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