New Zealand sevens legend DJ Forbes retires aged 34

New Zealand sevens legend DJ Forbes retires aged 34

By Naveel Krishant
Thursday 07/09/2017
New Zealand Sevens legend DJ Forbes has confirmed his retirement (Photo: SkySports)

New Zealand rugby sevens legend DJ Forbes announced his retirement after a record‑breaking 11‑year career in 7's.

Forbes says he has had an awesome ride and that he has loved every minute of it.

He made his debut for the All Blacks Sevens in 2006, appearing in a record 89 world sevens series tournaments and playing a record 512 matches, scoring 153 tries and winning six World Series titles.

He also captained New Zealand to gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and the 2013 Sevens World Cup.

The 2017/2018 World Sevens Series will kick off in Dubai on December 2nd to the 4th.

Source: Sky Sports

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