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Matt Finish for Connacht as Mostyn sets date
By Sea_point
March 18 2008
Matt Mostyn announced his intention to retire at the end of this season, which will bring to an end his 100+ cap Connacht career in his second and final tenure with the province. Connacht suporters will be pleased to here that Mostyn's immediate plans include staying in the Galway area.

Connacht’s Matt Mostyn has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

The Australian born Mostyn, who can play as a full-back or on the wing, is now 33 and has decided that this will be his last season, though he has vowed to do all he can to help the province reach The Heineken Cup for the first time before he calls it quits.

Mostyn – who has six Irish caps to his name - is one of only ten players to play for Connacht over 100 times. And before he ends his second tenure on the playing staff, he hopes to be part of the first Connacht side to qualify for The HEC.

"To get into the Heineken Cup has always been on the agenda while I've been with Connacht and if I could help them achieve that in my last few games I'd be absolutely delighted,”  the player told Connacht’s official site.

"Every player knows when their time comes to call it a day. Although I'm still enjoying my rugby I just feel that my body is telling me I've had enough and it's time to move onto the next stage of my life.

"I'd like to stay in Galway with my wife Renee for the foreseeable future. For the past six years I've been studying while I was working.

“I finished my degree in Journalism in 2005 and I'm currently half way through a post graduate in project management so those are areas I'd like to pursue a career in, when I hang up my boots at the end of the season."

Connacht CEO Gerry Kelly was keen to pay tribute to the versatile player, saying: "He has been a great servant to Connacht rugby in his two spells with us.

“On and off the field he has been a role model over the years and I would like to thank him for his contribution," said Kelly.

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Matt Finish for Connacht as Mostyn sets date
Posted by: Connacht Rugby Supporters (IP Logged)
Date: 18/03/2008 18:20

Matt Finish for Connacht as Mostyn sets date

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Re: Matt Finish for Connacht as Mostyn sets date
Posted by: Borders no.2 (IP Logged)
Date: 18/03/2008 20:41

Sad to see a legend like Matt leave but he'll always be well regarded by all Connacht supporters.

He was arguably the best player for us in the professional age and gave us many memorable moments.He was an almost guaranteed 7 or 8 out of 10 performer whether on the wing or at full back and he always gave his all to the cause.

Unfortunately injuries and Brads bizarre selection policies have caught up with him but all the best to Matt for the future.

A true Connacht legend lets hope we can at least give a few decent performances over the rest of the season to give him a proper send off.(Sm152)

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Re: Matt Finish for Connacht as Mostyn sets date
Posted by: Bull Thick With Drink (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2008 09:04

A true pro thanks Matt (Sm150)

All the best with whatever you decide to go at next.

PS what are your chances of getting across the whitewash up at the Castle? I fancy a flutter

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I'd sooner cut it off with a rusty nail



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Re: Matt Finish for Connacht as Mostyn sets date
Posted by: conjob (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2008 10:36

Good luck Matt, if you are half as consistant in your new career choice as you have been in rugby you will see lots more success. All the best and thanks.

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Re: Matt Finish for Connacht as Mostyn sets date
Posted by: connacht abú (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2008 11:29

All the best for the future Matt and thanks for the wonderful service to Connacht Rugby.

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Re: Matt Finish for Connacht as Mostyn sets date
Posted by: packie (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2008 15:53

best of luck matt, sure we'll let you write an article or 2 for the site, if your good....

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Re: Matt Finish for Connacht as Mostyn sets date
Posted by: lgwt@castlebar (IP Logged)
Date: 26/03/2008 11:24

Just add my thanks for the memories and wish Matt all the best for whatever he moves onto. As said by others his dedication and consistency should ensure he does well with whatever he chooses to turn his hand to. Good luck Matt.(Sm152)

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