Wales Legend George North penned a heartfelt letter after fellow countryman Leigh Halfpenny announced his retirement from rugby. With Leigh’s retirement announcement coming a few days after George’s, the Wales national team has a lot of talent and leadership.
The two stars had been among the best rugby players in the Wales national team for over a decade. Together, they had many memories with over a century of appearances each.
Unfortunately, the playing days have come to an end for the two legends, and a new life is upon them. With only a few weeks left, North is emotional about retirement but is also happy that he will have a different conversation with Leigh.
GEORGE NORTH’S HEARTFELT RETIREMENT LETTER TO LEIGH HALFPENNY
After Leigh Halfpenny announced his retirement, George North sent him a heartfelt letter, full of mixed emotions.
“Congrats, my brother! One of the best is an understatement.” North started congratulating him and appreciating the great career Leigh had.
“I look forward to catching up over a cold one soon and talking about the good old days 👴🏻🍺”, he finished, looking ahead to their life after playing rugby. With the added emojis of an old bald man and a mug of beer, George understands that the two stars are no longer young.
Indeed, Welsh legends have hung up their boots, and all that’s left are great memories running back over 15 years.
FANS LOVED GEORGE NORTH’S LETTER TO LEIGH HALFPENNY
After George North shared his heartfelt letter to Leigh Halfpenny, fans found it funny and joked with him.
@Gafyn Meredith “@george_north he’s made your announcement look half arsed, fella. 10 bloody pages of thank yous from him. We only had a 30-second video from you, man. 😂”
@JMC “@gafynmeredith You will never be half of what these boys were. Go home & cry about it. #Diolch Boys 🏴🏉❤️”
@Dean Cfc Young “@george_north is your dishwasher still in good working order, George?”
OTHER RUGBY LEGENDS CELEBRATE LEIGH
Surely, it wasn’t George North who showed love to Leigh Halfpenny, but many other rugby legends and fans. Among them was Quade Cooper, who also recognised Leigh’s contribution to world rugby.
“Legend! Amazing career, mate, one of the best to do it 🙌❤️,” Cooper said. After that, Jamie Roberts also showed him some love. “An incredible journey around the world and to the top of the highest peaks. It was a privilege to share a lot of it with you since the academy days, my friend ❤️🫡”