Italy back rower Jake Polledri, aged 28, has announced his retirement from rugby due to a serious knee injury sustained in 2020. Polledri, a former player for Italy, Zebre, and Gloucester, had a career marked by injuries despite his talent on the field. Fans and colleagues express sadness at his early retirement and wish him the best in his future endeavors.
167 - @Munsterrugby’s Mike Haley gained 167 metres from his carries against Zebre, while teammate Alex Nankivell beat 12 defenders, both tallies being the highest by any Munster players in the #URC since Opta have recorded this data (2010). Magic. https://t.co/f1JCzdxeIJ
🇮🇹 Azzurri back-row Jake Polledri forced into retirement after failing to make a full recovery from injury. https://t.co/cagKa9itqz
Former Italy star Jake Polledri forced to retire aged 28 after recovering from ‘complete paralysis’ https://t.co/SA86qsK7Mf https://t.co/SA86qsK7Mf
Really sad day for Gloucester. Jake Polledri was heir to the great club’s tradition of iron hard forwards. Incredible player. https://t.co/WoQgmQUJfk
Italy international Jake Polledri announces retirement at 28 https://t.co/ibbhCMwAJf
5.8 - During his time with @gloucesterrugby in @premrugby (2017-2020, excluding 1 game in 2022) Jake Polledri averaged 5.8 defenders beaten per 80 mins, the best rate of anyone to play 300+ mins. Cherry. https://t.co/lm7dVU06z6
27 - Jake Polledri beat 27 defenders in just 196 minutes during the 2019 @rugbyworldcup, among forwards, only Ardie Savea (27 in 463 mins in 2023) has beaten as many in a single men’s Rugby World Cup. Indomitable. https://t.co/YeQFkJPh7a
27 - Jake Polledri beat 27 defenders in just 196 minutes during the 2023 @rugbyworldcup, among forwards, only Ardie Savea (27 in 463 mins in 2023) has beaten as many in a single men’s Rugby World Cup. Indomitable. https://t.co/S4YgPthVt4
Sad to hear about Jake Polledri. Fantastic player. Such a brilliant guy too. Makes a gorgeous cider by the way. 🍎
Christophe Dominici could not stop scoring at Rugby World Cups 🔥 https://t.co/ytLZg9v2L6
Former Gloucester forward Polledri retires aged 28 https://t.co/Bnmal2tAWT
Jake Polledri retires aged 28 due to injury😯
Oh no, @JakePolledri forced to retire early. https://t.co/MSjfz7NuAp
Gutted for @JakePolledri Remarkable player with rotten injury luck. Great bloke too. Wish him all the best in retirement https://t.co/mFomXmkbBf
Sad news as the former Italy, Zebre & Gloucester back rower announced his immediate retirement after struggling to recover from a serious knee injury sustained in 2020. We wish Jake all the best in his future off the pitch 🙏 https://t.co/M5zVqB1E5L
🇮🇹 BREAKING: Jake Polledri announces his retirement from rugby at 28. The 20 Cap Italian International & ex-Gloucester man has had an injury riddled career. All the best to Jake, so much untapped potential.
BREAKING: Italy back row Jake Polledri announces retirement aged 28 #GallagherPrem #URC Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/Jco4hzJAzP
Following @JakePolledri announcing his retirement from rugby today, let’s look back at some of his best moments in Cherry & White. 🍒 Wishing you and your family all the best, Jake. You’ll always be welcome at Kingsholm. 👊 https://t.co/z835I8ua65