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He was a World Rugby player of the year finalist in 2004 \ufeffand the Canberra product also played club rugby for the Western Force, Toulon, Suntory Sungoliath and, most recently, the LA Giltinis.<\/p>\n
"Forever grateful to all my many coaches, staff members, referees and touch judges along the way," Giteau wrote on Twitter.<\/p>\n
"And of course a big thank you to my many teammates that helped me play and grow as a player and a person. So many great friendships made and some unbelievable memories created along the way."<\/p>\n
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