Earlier today the shocking news broke of the forced early retirement of Munster and Irish full-back Felix Jones due to a neck injury. He made a touching statement where he spoke of the heartbreaking realization that he had played his last rugby match.
As expected, the reaction to the news on Twitter was a mixture of sadness, sympathy and good wishes for the future.
Our best wishes to @FelixJones15 - forced to retire #Gentleman https://t.co/vtWdSazx3T pic.twitter.com/bra7en4PFD
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 28, 2015
Terrible news. Our best wishes to @FelixJones15. Thanks for the memories - as a friend and foe. #ThanksFelix pic.twitter.com/0XpKSpBXkq
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) October 28, 2015
Very sad to see @FelixJones15 having to retire - the ultimate professional who was very much respected by his fellow professionals!
— Rob Kearney (@KearneyRob) October 28, 2015
Gutted for Felix Jones being forced to retire from rugby. Excellent player and a very nice guy. #Munster
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) October 28, 2015
Gutted for @FelixJones15 incredible professional. Always had your back and nothing was ever too big for him to throw himself at.
— Johne Murphy (@MurphyJohne) October 28, 2015
Gutted to hear the news of @FelixJones15 retiring.A player i'd always look to get the ball to whn playing alongside & avoid whn opposing him
— Ian madigan (@Ian_madigan) October 28, 2015
Sad to see @FelixJones15 forced into a premature retirement. One of the nicest guys around. And worked like no other. Pleasure jonesy.
— James Downey (@jamesdowney23) October 28, 2015
Proud to say i played Rugby with @FelixJones15 .Has incredible values and a never ending appetite for success and hardwork.#hardasnails
— Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) October 28, 2015
@FelixJones15 what a man , what a player 👍
— Niall Ronan (@niallronan7) October 28, 2015
Sometimes sport can be so unfair. Heart goes out to @FelixJones15.
Great player for both his country and his province.— Jenny Murphy (@jennymurphy045) October 28, 2015
Sad to hear that St Andrews legend @FelixJones15 has retired from rugby. Inspiring figure at school and a handy wicket keeper #ThanksFelix
— Andy Balbirnie (@balbo90) October 28, 2015
All the best on your retirement buddy 👌 @FelixJones15 #BlackBlueAndGreen #YouWontCatchHim pic.twitter.com/iDR4fIo3Ip
— Leinstertainment (@cianer31son) October 28, 2015
Sad to hear of another rugby player forced into retirement. I wish @FelixJones15 all the best!
— David Gillick (@DavidGillick) October 28, 2015
