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Former Wallabies star Matt Giteau, whose selection for Australia in 2015 as an overseas-based player created Australian rugby's 'Giteau Law', has announced his retirement from the sport after a glittering career.
The now 40-year-old made the announcement via social media, declaring he had 'milked this game and the contracts dry' having played in Australia, France, Japan and the US since his debut for the ACT Brumbies in 2001.
Giteau celebrates with former Wallaby David Campese after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium
Giteau represented Australia 103 times, and when then Wallabies coach Michael Cheika wanted to pick overseas-based players for the national team, with Giteau playing with Toulon in France, the 'Giteau Law' was born.
'Forever grateful to all my many coaches, staff members, referees and touch judges along the way,' Giteau wrote on Twitter.
'And of course a big thank you to my many teammates that helped me play and grow as a player and a person. So many great friendships made and some unbelievable memories created along the way.'
