French hooker Raphael Ibanez has retired from international rugby at the age of 30.
The Saracens clubman cited personal reasons for his decision to quit in a move that was not unexpected.
Ibanez was captain of France's losing team in the 1999 World Cup final against Australia and also played against England in this year's semi-finals.
He said: "On the plane on the way back from Australia I told (France manager) Jo Maso and (France coach) Bernard Laporte of my decision not to continue with the French team.
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"I am missing my family and I want to know them again."