Sports Talk with the most capped Wallaroos player in history - Liz Patu

On the 15th December 2022, Queensland Reds & Wallaroos Rugby player Liz Patu announced her retirement from international test rugby.  She is the most capped wallaroos player in history.

She talks with us here about achieving this historic milestone after being suspended 6 years ago for the biting incident, coming back from it and being proud to be able to achieve it as a Samoan.

On announcing her retirement she said to media in Australia - 

"My decision to retire has come from a variety of factors, but ultimately, I'd like to take time for myself and my mental health," Patu said.

"I'm so grateful to the friends, family and coaches that have supported me throughout my rugby career. It means the world to me, as a player of Pacific Islander descent, to be able to finish my Wallaroos career as the most capped player and honour those who have gone before me.

"I hope to continue my involvement with rugby through pursuing coaching opportunities and playing Super W."

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