Visser calls time on Scotland career

Scotland wing Tim Visser has ended his international career at the age of 30.

Visser scored 14 tries in 33 Test appearances, but the Netherlands-born Harlequins flyer has now opted to concentrate solely on club rugby.

“Playing for Scotland has been the biggest honour of my life. I feel it has been even more special by not being my country of birth but where I had grown to call home.” said Visser.

“Being asked to play for a top nation in world rugby and being accepted by my team-mates as one of their own has been incredible.

Thanks for the incredible memories @Scotlandteam https://t.co/n3UhT5rmtm pic.twitter.com/LCQlh5aL3v

— Tim Visser (@timbovisser) May 3, 2018

“I can still remember my home debut against the All Blacks at Murrayfield as if it were yesterday and the emotions that it brought me. However international rugby brings many challenges and, with a young family, the time away from home has been hard.

“I also feel that Scotland is in a fantastic place with some great young talent coming through and now is my time to free up the space for them to develop.

“I want to thank everyone associated with Scottish rugby and of course my family and my wife Laura for supporting me through it all.

“Six incredible years with Edinburgh has led me down to Harlequins and I feel now is the time to say goodbye to international rugby and concentrate on my club career.”

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