Au revoir: Black Ferns flanker

Black Ferns flanker Linda Itunu will retire following the Black Ferns series against France. The 37-test veteran will come off the bench in the first test in Toulon tomorrow morning (NZ time).

Although she is still loving her rugby and feeling fit, the 33-year-old wants to end her rugby career on a high note before joining the police.

‘‘To be honest I am one of the old ones in the team, I am pretty much part of the furniture now,’’ she said.

‘‘I am happy with what I have achieved in rugby, so I will be hanging up the boots after this year.’’

That means the two-test series will be a Black Ferns swansong playing alongside her little sister, Aldoro

After playing in four World Cups for the Black Ferns, Linda Itunu is retiring. ‘‘I am happy with what I have achieved in rugby,’’ she said.