Inside rugby: Reaction to Anthony Allen's retirement proves...

There is never a better judge of a player's importance to his club than the reaction of his peers when he leaves.When Leicester Tigers' centre Anthony Allen's retirement was announced on Wednesday, social media was awash with tributes from those he used to play with – and against.Former Tigers team-mate Toby Flood said he was a "proper rugby player".Club captain Ed Slater added that he was a "great player and a huge loss".Mike Brown, of Harlequins, congratulated him for..., Inside rugby: Reaction to Anthony Allen's retirement proves...