The sad news that David Barnes has had to retire with immediate effect was yet another reminder of the fragility of the livelihood of the modern professional rugby player.In Barnesy's case a neck injury with potentially serious and long-term consequences if he continued playing has lost him the tail-end of this season and what would have been his swansong in 2011-12.But he has been talented and lucky enough to enjoy a lengthy career as a top-level rugby player and has had to retire during his testimonial season – a fitting tribute at least to his longevity and durability at rugby's acknowledged coalface.
Rec Consultation Agreed
Peter Short: We Had to Ride Luck With Exeter
Young Guns to Step Up Against Quins
Fit Again Short Tight-lipped on Future
Uni Team Want Rec Crowd to Cheer Them to Victory
Front Row Duo Hit Comeback Trail
Shontayne Wants Happy End to Bath Career
Bath Trio Backing Local Clubs for Twickenham
Chance to Meet Bath Stars at Training Day
Bonus Point Lifts United to Third
Are Bath Ladies on th Up?
Peter Short: We Had to Ride Luck With Exeter
Young Guns to Step Up Against Quins
Fit Again Short Tight-lipped on Future
Uni Team Want Rec Crowd to Cheer Them to Victory
Front Row Duo Hit Comeback Trail
Shontayne Wants Happy End to Bath Career
Bath Trio Backing Local Clubs for Twickenham
Chance to Meet Bath Stars at Training Day
Bonus Point Lifts United to Third
Are Bath Ladies on th Up?
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