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The 31-year-old was one of 11 players to depart Totally Wicked Stadium at the conclusion of the most recent season, having played with the Saints for two seasons hampered by injuries.

Hopoate captained Tonga for the twelfth and final time yesterday at Headingley against England, taking Addin Fonua-Blake’s place in the starting lineup.

He had never answered questions about his plans or his next move before that confrontation. It wasn’t until the series’ conclusion that he announced his retirement on social media.

Throughout his NRL career, the outside-back has played for the Saints, Manly Sea Eagles, Parramatta Eels, and Canterbury Bulldogs. He has also played full-back for Tonga.

He represented New South Wales and the “Sydney Rugby League team,” also known as New South Wales City Origin, in addition to playing twice for the “Tonga Invitational.”

“What a rollercoaster it’s been,” wrote Manly’s talented @will_hopoate in an Instagram post. I’d like to express my gratitude to my loved ones, friends, and supporters! I’m appreciative to the coaching staff, the teams I’ve played for, and most of all, my teammates who have helped me learn how to play this game and have made it fun!

I would like to thank Ty Sportsplayer Management, with whom I have collaborated from the start to the finish, for all of your help.

I would like to express my gratitude to my parents for all of their hard work, sacrifice, and physical abuse to get me into first grade. Ofa Lahi Atu, without you, I could not have made it through.