MADRID 18 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Spanish International of South African origin John-Wessel Bell, of the Rugby El Salvador Club, has announced its resignation to the national team, which has just achieved its classification for the World Cup in Australia in 2027, to focus on its family and personal life, has announced the Spanish Rugby Federation (FER) in a statement.
This has been communicated by the Rugby El Salvador and John-Wessel Bell Club, 25 times international in the official party with the XV of ‘Los Leones’, in a statement sent to the FER.
Wessel Bell debuted with the XV of the Lion in Madrid against Hong Kong on November 23, 2019. “After more than 30 ‘Caps’ with the Spanish rugby team, I, John Wessel-Bell, I have decided to give up the team’s calls National, from today, to focus on my family and personal life, “he said in the note.
The Spanish international stressed that he has lived many years of “joys”, “companionship”, “joint fight”, “illusion”, “growth” and “delivery” that will always carry in his heart. “For me it has been an honor and privilege to have been part of the Spanish team and have defended the colors of this country, which has always welcomed me,” he said.
Likewise, Wessel Bell thanked the confidence placed on him during all these years, which has motivated him to continue improving as a player and person. “I wish all possible successes to Spain, which I will follow, from now contributed, “he concluded.