Fly-half Dan Parks, who won 67 caps for Scotland, on Wednesday announced his retirement from rugby.

Born in Australia, but qualifying for Scotland duty through a maternal grandfather from Ayrshire, Parks won his caps in an eight-year international career that ended when he stepped down from Test rugby during the 2012 Six Nations tournament. Best known for his kicking abilities, Parks notably played for Scotland in the 2007 and 2011 World Cups.

On the club level, he joined Glasgow in 2003, and then had spells with Cardiff Blues and latterly Connacht.

"I feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to play a sport which I love for over 11 years as a professional," he said.