Armstrong joined the Hurricanes Super Rugby side in 2017 and played 36 games for them from 2018-2021.
He was named in the Wellington Lions side in 2020-2021 but never took the field.
Retiring Hurricanes prop Fraser Armstrong played his sole match for Waikato against Horowhenua-Kapiti in 2013. Photo / Photosport
Armstrong announced his retirement over Instagram last Tuesday saying, "It's never easy being told you can no longer continue playing the game you love but after ongoing issues with my back and sitting down with my surgeon and medical staff I was advised to hang the boots up immediately.
"As tough as that is to hear, this was easily the right decision to make for the quality of my future life.
"I am extremely grateful for every team that have been a part of. Every coach, medic and manager, thank you. But especially to the Manawatū Turbos and Hurricanes Rugby and everyone involved at these clubs from the coaches, management and especially the medical staff. Also thanks to Wellington Rugby for the support through this time.
"To all the lads I've been lucky enough to play with and create lifelong mates with, cheers. I look forward to many jars in the future.
"A massive thanks to all my family and friends over the last nine years. Especially to my wife Cara, daughter Poppy and son Louie. You were always there through the good and bad times of footy and I wouldn't have had this career without you.
"As one chapter ends, another opens and I can't wait for the exciting future ahead."
