Veteran France winger Christophe Dominici has announced his retirement from international rugby.

The Stade Francais star scored 23 tries in 65 appearances for the Les Bleus, but at the age of 35, he has decided the time is right to hang up his boots.

Dominici said: "Playing for France is over.

"It has been a big part of my life but now it's time to turn the page.

"There are other players and it's a new story beginning for France with the objective of the 2011 World Cup.

"If I am being honest, I know I will not be at the next World Cup."

Dominici's last match came in the bronze medal defeat to Argentina at the World Cup, having made his debut in February 1998 against England.

His career saw him win the Six Nations title on four occasions - including two Grand Slams - while he played in the 1999 World Cup final.

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