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Emirates Western Force prop Angus Scott – one of the game’s journeymen, who played for three different Super rugby teams – has announced his retirement from professional rugby on medical grounds.
The 29 year old made the decision after surgery and a rehabilitation program couldn’t fix ongoing heel problems in both feet.
Scott made his Super rugby debut in 2000 playing for the Brumbies against the Crusaders in Christchurch.
He won 12 Super caps with the Brumbies before moving to the Reds for the 2004 season, where he made nine Super appearances.
Scott was an inaugural member of the Emirates Western Force, and picked up 16 Super caps with the Perth-based team, bringing his final tally to 37.
The prop said he was disappointed that he couldn’t finish his career on the paddock but he said he had done everything possible to get back to full fitness.
“I had heel surgery in June and I have been working hard since then to get back on track but my recovery plateau-ed well short of where it needed to be,” he said.
“The reality is, I just can’t run at a level necessary for Super rugby. It seems my feet can’t manage the training load anymore.”
Scott said it was a hard decision to make but his body had made it for him.
“I persevered and fought hard, and I gave it a lot of thought. But, in the end, I’ve been left with no alternative,” he said.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time as a professional rugby player over the past eight years. In fact, it’s been a privilege,” he said.
“Being an inaugural member of the Force is something that will stay with me forever.”
“I will miss the mateship and camaraderie. But all of us have to face up to life after rugby at some stage, and my time is now.”
Emirates Western Force Head Coach John Mitchell said Scott was a handy prop who could play both sides of the scrum.
“Gus was one of the best loosehead props in Australia. It’s just a shame he couldn’t have had one more season, but there’s no controlling these things,” he said.
“We’ll certainly miss his non-stop chatter!”
Mitchell said he hoped Scott would have an ongoing role at the Emirates Western Force, contributing to scrum development and team culture.
He also said Scott’s retirement would present an opportunity for home grown Firepower RugbyWA Academy prop, Kieran Longbottom, to step up.
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That's such a shame - he was one of my favourite players (and not just cos he's hot!) Guess it means he's not playing for Wests anymore either. Sounds like he's planning to stay in Perth for a while though
Laugh and the world laughs with you.......
......cry and you'll weaken your beer
Well done Gus, we'll miss ya as well.....at least now he can enjoy a few pints a couple of winnie blues at
Mitch is right....he does have a lot to say...........not!
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
Thanks Gus...good luck for the future![]()
sad he couldnt recover and finish it on the paddock...good luck in the future
so The Western Force Retired Players Club gets member No3
1. John Welborn
2. Brendon Cannon
3. Angus Scott
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
...and they're all front-rowers
not quite...
Thanks for all your efforts Gus and while it's heartbreaking that your playing career has ended this way, here's wishing you a long and prosperous coaching staff career. Please stay and help out.
Best of luck to Longbottom. Big shoes to fill.![]()
I made Happy sad...
Jess nailed it. Well done Gus.
the punters friend..... stick with me and you will be wearing
Sad to see when injury forces a player into retirement, well done Gus and all the best for the future![]()
Thanks Gus - sad to hear you hang up your boots this way - but I know that the patience you have shown will be rewarded - albeit not in the way you might have expected - thanks
61 years between Grand SlamsWas the wait worth it - Ya betta baby
I do my best TLH![]()
I made Happy sad...
Well done Gus it was a pleasure watching you play one of the best loose heads in Australia. Hope all is well in retirement
Congrats on a great career Gus. All the best in your future!
C'mon the![]()
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