Former England and Harlequins fullback Mike Brown broke down live on BT Sport as the fullback all but confirmed his retirement.
One fan wrote: “Top player, top man! Could and should’ve had many more England caps.”
“Legend. Still gutted he couldn’t see out his career at Quins,” said a second.
A third commented: “You don’t have to have played at Mike’s elevated level to understand how he feels about leaving the game. I, with great pride, played for my local town and I remember being in tears when I packed my kit for the last time. Even now, years after, I still dream of playing.”
Brown also confirmed he would be playing for the Barbarians against Harlequins while also revealing that he’d love to work as sporting director at a club in the near future.
Mike Brown selects his England World Cup squad with 12 months to go
Former England fullback Mike Brown has revealed the England squad that he’d pick in the run up to the Rugby World Cup next September.
#FRONT-ROW:
- Loosehead: Ellis Genge, Mako Vunipola, Joe Marler
- Hooker: Jamie George, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Jamie Blamire
- Tighthead: Kyle Sinckler, Will Stuart, Joe Heyes
Brown wrote: “On the loosehead, Ellis Genge is the out-and-out first choice. Joe Marler should come back for the World Cup and he’s neck-and-neck with Mako Vunipola.”
#SECOND-ROW:
- Lock: Maro Itoje, Jonny Hill, Ollie Chessum, Joe Launchbury
Brown wrote: “I think Joe Launchbury will come in when he’s fit and Ollie Chessum’s is on a real upward trajectory.”
