Trio call time on England careers

08 September 2014All three players starred in the World Cup final last month, when England beat Canada 21-9 to lift the trophy for the second time, having previously won the tournament in 1994.

Alphonsi, who plays for Saracens, earned 74 caps over an 11-year England career, and wo n a record-breaking seven consecutive Six Nations Grand Slam titles.

"I've been fortunate enough to have had a great sporting career and feel it's the right time to retire now that we are world champions," the 30-year-old flanker said.

"I have so many special memories playing for England but the …