NEWCASTLE FALCONS PROP Scott Wilson has retired at the age of 24 due to a neck injury sustained in the Premiership semi-final defeat to Exeter Chiefs.
Wilson made 80 appearances for the Falcons after coming through their academy and featured for England Saxons following some eye-catching performances for his club.
It was announced today that Wilson has been forced to quit on medical advice as a result of damage done in a 36-5 loss to the Chiefs at Sandy Park in May.
It's a sad day for us all at Newcastle Falcons as we reveal the news that homegrown prop Scott Wilson has been forced to retire through injury. Thanks for your contribution to the club, Scotty, and we will of course support you in any way we can https://t.co/hCaQx90LZ1 pic.twitter.com/E1u3bryfDo
— Newcastle Falcons (@FalconsRugby) August 24, 2018
“I’ve been playing rugby since I was six and my dream was always to play for Newcastle Falcons,” said Wilson. “Kingston Park Stadium is where I first started watching rugby, my uncle brought me down to watch the games and I used to stand on the North Terrace come rain, shine, hail or snow to watch the Falcons play.
“To then go on and be able to play for the team I love has been the biggest highlight, and I’ve got no regrets. I’m only 24 but having received a neck injury at Exeter in the Premiership semi-final in May, I have now been told by the doctor that I have to retire, which is obviously a huge blow.”
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