Prop De Villiers calls time on his career

End of the road: De Villiers is calling time on his playing days

French international prop Pieter De Villiers has announced his retirement from all rugby.

South African-born De Villiers, who won 69 caps for France, has said the time is for him to step down from the sport.

"I'm officially stopping playing rugby," the 35-year-old said on the Stade Français website.

"It's something that I have thought hard about, and for me it's the right decision."

As well as a long career with France, De Villiers played for Stade Français for thirteen years, winning five Top 14 championships.