Daniel Saifiti retires from NRL due to persistent shoulder issues despite rehabilitation efforts.
Dolphins prop Daniel Saifiti has confirmed his medical retirement after a shoulder issue refused to come good.
The 30-year-old New South Wales powerhouse had surgery last year, and all rehabilitation attempts have not been able to get him to a point where he can play NRL again.
He is expected to front a media conference this afternoon to formally announce the news.
Saifiti's last game for the Dolphins was in round eight against Canberra last year.