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England wing Jonny May has retired from international rugby following the World Cup.
The 33-year-old Gloucester player is England men’s second highest try-scorer of all time behind Rory Underwood with 36 in 78 Tests.
May was left out of England’s World Cup squad in France before being called up as injury cover for Anthony Watson.
“Words can’t describe the journey that I’ve been on so I won’t try to put it into words,” May said.
“All I want to say from the bottom of my heart is a huge thank you to everybody who has been a part of this journey with me.
“It’s an honour and a dream to represent my country and, although I won’t be out there on the pitch any more physically, I will always feel connected to this team in spirit.”
May made his England debut against Argentina in 2013 and scored his first Test try against New Zealand the following year.
Vice-captain Courtney Lawes and England’s most capped men’s player, Ben Youngs, have also retired since the defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals.
