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Visser retires
DIR By: QuincyJones
Date: May 17, 2019, 3:58 am
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Confirmed on his Twitter account.
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Re: Visser retires
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: May 17, 2019, 4:05 am
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And on the Offy:
HTML https://www.quins.co.uk/news/tim-visser-to-retire-from-professional-rugby-at-the-end-of-the-season/
TIM VISSER TO RETIRE FROM PROFESSIONAL RUGBY AT THE END OF THE
SEASON
Friday, 17th May 2019 @ 10:00
HARLEQUINS CAN TODAY ANNOUNCE THAT WINGER AND FORMER SCOTLAND
INTERNATIONAL TIM VISSER WILL RETIRE AT THE END OF THE 2018/19
GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP SEASON HAVING MADE 66 APPEARANCES FOR THE
CLUB.
Affectionately known by supporters as “The Flying Dutchman”,
Visser joined Harlequins in 2015 from Edinburgh Rugby and scored
ten tries for the Club in his debut season.
Before his six-year spell in the Scottish capital, Visser played
for Newcastle Falcons having been discovered playing sevens in
the Netherlands; the country of his birth.
Visser made his international debut for Scotland in 2012 against
Fiji where he scored a brace of tries in Lautoka. He also
represented his country in the 2015 Rugby World Cup and scored
against USA in the pool stages.
Since then Visser’s prolific try-scoring ability ensured he was
a regular in both Scotland’s and Harlequins’ starting XVs.
The winger’s Harlequins debut came against Bath Rugby in October
2015 in the Premiership, with Visser scoring his first try for
the Club against Sale Sharks a week later. He became a stalwart
in the side and played a key role in the team reaching the
European Rugby Challenge Cup final that same season.
Visser was the Club’s top try scorer in their 150th Anniversary
season with 11 tries in 20 appearances including a breakaway try
against Saracens at home.
At the conclusion of a prolific individual season in 2018 for
Harlequins, where he scored 9 tries in all competitions
including a dramatic winning try against Saracens at The Stoop,
and a brace at Big Game 10, Visser announced his retirement from
international rugby. Across his 33 Scotland appearances, the
winger scored 14 tries.
Speaking on his retirement, Visser said: “I’d like to thank
everyone at Harlequins for the opportunity to be part of such a
fantastic club. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time here.
“I feel now is the time for me to move on to new challenges
outside of rugby with my young family. I’m looking forward to
trying and proving myself in a completely different career.”
Harlequins Head of Rugby Paul Gustard added: “Tim has enjoyed an
exceptional career and he has been a fantastic servant over the
past three seasons here at Harlequins. I have thoroughly enjoyed
his company and have always respected his commitment, attitude
and humour since I joined the club last July.
“He is an immensely valued and very popular member of the squad
whom we will miss. We all wish him and his family the very best
as he embarks on a new adventure.’
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Re: Visser retires
DIR By: QuincyJones
Date: May 17, 2019, 4:08 am
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Shame he's not had more of a shot this season before finishing
up but comes across as a good guy and has played well for us in
his time at the Stoop. Wish him well!
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Re: Visser retires
DIR By: quins4life
Date: May 17, 2019, 4:15 am
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Well we are desperately in need of some wingers now next season.
Walker, Alofa, Visser all leaving, then Earle and Murley long
term injured. Would leave Ibitoye as the only fit winger. Guess
Morris/chisholm/Campagnaro(???) can cover there but wouldn't be
comfortable with any of them being a long term solution...
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Re: Visser retires
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: May 17, 2019, 4:26 am
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Shame he's good out with a whimper rather than a bang but think
he's been a good signing for us, good strike rate, lots of
intercepts. Different sort of winger from the others - in fact
all of ours offer something different.
Thanks Tim and best of luck for the future
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Re: Visser retires
DIR By: poorfour
Date: May 17, 2019, 4:42 am
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It's not spelled out in the article, but I guess based on his
age and remaining contract he must have been struggling with
injury this year (and possibly last) rather than being out of
favour.
Best of luck for the future, Tim, and thanks for all the tries.
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Re: Visser retires
DIR By: A222Quin
Date: May 17, 2019, 5:07 am
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Best of luck Tim. Really enjoyed his hatrick against Irish and
all his tries against Sarries amongst many other moments. On the
occasions I've met him he's been a thoroughly engaging, decent
chap. Best of luck to him for the future.
So.. wingers required for sure.
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Re: Visser retires
DIR By: Monte
Date: May 17, 2019, 5:09 am
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Just seen In D. tel ignore my other post!
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Re: Visser retires
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: May 17, 2019, 5:13 am
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We would never ignore you Monte!
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Re: Visser retires
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: May 17, 2019, 5:17 am
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Ignore who?
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