Buxton Popoalii retires from rugby

[Larksea]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/9823925/Highlander-Buxton-Popoalii-retires-from-rugby

shame, bloody good player. Looked really good in ITM cup. He kinda made you set up when he got the ball because things happened. I thought it was going to be a big season for him at the highlanders.

 

[Shaggy]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/9823925/Highlander-Buxton-Popoalii-retires-from-rugby

shame, bloody good player. Looked really good in ITM cup. He kinda made you set up when he got the ball because things happened. I thought it was going to be a big season for him at the highlanders.

Yep, I read that too ... a shame that his career has ended so soon, but it's the right decision for Buxton and his family

 

[Kiwiwomble]

i'm just glad he has made the call now rather than risking anything else on the field

right decision but still sad

 

[donmcdazzle]

Apparently he got told to stop playing back at high school so it is great he has managed to last this long and have a decent (albeit brief) pro rugby career.