Glasgow Warriors double centurion Ryan Wilson will depart the club at the end of the season, bringing down the curtain on 13 years at the Scottish outfit.
Wilson has played 220 times to date with only Rob Harley having represented Glasgow in more games, with the duo debuting in September 2010 against Leinster.
The 33-year-old has enjoyed some special times at Glasgow, including the 2015 PRO12 title win over Munster and reaching the Champions Cup quarters in 2017.
Former skipper at Warriors
The back-row was club captain from 2017 until 2022, having initially been named on a solo basis by Dave Rennie ahead of the former head coach’s first season.
Wilson then served as co-captain alongside first Callum Gibbins, then Fraser Brown, before handing over the captaincy to current skipper, winger Kyle Steyn.
“I’m so proud to have had the opportunity to represent this club,” Wilson told Glasgow’s website.
“We’ve been so lucky to have some unbelievable players come through, but some even better men.
“I’ve been through some very low lows and some exceptional highs, and I’m incredibly thankful to have had Bex and the kids with me through them all.
“Winning the title is definitely right up there with the greatest memories in my time here. It had been such a massive journey to get to that point – make the semis but lose, then make the semis and win, then the final in Dublin that we lost, then finally the semi-final win over Ulster and that final victory over Munster in 2015. Everything clicked that day. I’ll never forget it.
“If people look back and realise how much I’ve poured into the jersey every time, then I’ll be a happy man.”
Head coach Franco Smith added: “From day one, Ryan made me feel welcome as part of the Glasgow Warriors family.
“His professional and playing approach is of such high quality, and his influence on the playing group has been clear this season.
“He’s a fantastic person to have within this club environment and his pride at representing Glasgow Warriors is clear for all to see. We wish him all the very best for whatever comes next.”
Fantastic man to work with
Al Kellock, managing director, said: “Ryan was a pleasure to play alongside from his first step into the professional environment in 2010, and he’s been a fantastic man to work with over the last couple of seasons since I took this role.
“The legacy he leaves behind is one that places his team and his team-mates first. He will go out of his way to make sure his team-mates are well looked after, and he has always given everything every time he has pulled on the jersey.
“I cannot thank him enough for what he’s done for this club and wish him all the best for the future.”
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