Rugby: Former All Black retires

Former All Black Filo Tiatia will retire at the end of the British rugby season.

The 38-year-old will be making his 99th appearance for the Ospreys in Sunday's (NZ ime) Celtic League final against Leinster on Saturday.

Tiatia, originally from Wellington for whom he played from 1992-2001, played two Tests for the All Blacks in 2000, before continuing his career in Japan and Britain.

"If I'm involved for the final it will be my last professional game, so mixed emotions," he told bbc.co.uk.

"At the same time I'm sort of looking forward to it as well. I'm pretty happy with whatever number I end up with."

Tiatia, who joined the Swansea club four years ago, will stay on as a coach to develop younger players emerging in the region.

- NZPA