Cipriani, Hogg and Nonu lead tributes for retiring James Haskell

James Haskell’s career will draw to a close at the end of the 2018/19 season as the entertaining flanker prepares to hang up his boots.

Here’s how former teammates have responded on twitter:

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Congrats on a hell of a shift big man. Every changing room will be a sadder and way quieter place without this lad. So many shbusinesses to tuck into to keep you occupied! @jameshask

A post shared by Danny Care (@dannycare9) on May 7, 2019 at 2:33am PDT

Congrats on the fantastic career @jameshaskell. Achieved so much during his time playing rugby. An acquired taste for some, but everyone who knew him loved him. Team player, super professional, hilarious and all round good guy. Best of luck post rugby. #casio #hask #haskell pic.twitter.com/h3MHxek7dB

— Joe Simpson (@joesimpson9) May 7, 2019

THANK YOU, HASK 🙌@jameshaskell to retire at the end of the season…

Full story: https://t.co/N4Q1zJfdLk pic.twitter.com/1jHSzjZP2v

— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) May 7, 2019

Congrats @jameshaskell great career and a great bloke. Unique character that holds teams together! Next stop @HouseOfRugby to sort out what comes next!!!!

— mike tindall (@miketindall13) May 7, 2019

He played in Japan, New Zealand, France and England.

Won a grand slam, European cups and the prem.

Whitewashed Australia, toured with the lions.

All the while starting numerous business, opened a gym and wrote several books.

That is simply outstanding career! @jameshaskell

— JB (@Jbeardmore) May 7, 2019

THANK YOU, HASK 🙌@jameshaskell to retire at the end of the season…

Full story: https://t.co/N4Q1zJfdLk pic.twitter.com/1jHSzjZP2v

— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) May 7, 2019

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A massive, irrepressible character and a top player, people like @jameshask are what Lions tours are all about – brilliant on- and off-the-field during #LionsNZ2017, we wish you every success with your post-playing career Hask! #Haskell

A post shared by The British & Irish Lions (@britishandirishlions) on May 7, 2019 at 3:21am PDT

Congrats @jameshaskell on a hell of a shift mate! Enjoyed playing with & against you even with your terrible chat but you’ve put a smile on people’s faces! I’m sure you’ll be as relentless & successful in retirement! 1 in 10 of your gags are funny so persistence beats resistance!

— Andy Goode (@AndyGoode10) May 7, 2019

James Haskell retiring. Often a force of nature on the pitch, and virtually unstoppable off it. The game is suddenly a little less colourful (and noisy.) https://t.co/X2W1x1Ddr7

— Nick Mullins (@andNickMullins) May 7, 2019

James Haskell has announced his retirement from Rugby at the end of this Season. A huge thank you for all the support you have shown us over the last 4 years… 👌✅

A great ambassador for the game and also of OddBalls! THANK YOU 🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/KILETe4qd1

— OddBalls (@myoddballs) May 7, 2019