The Wales full back has made 101 appearances for his country and played four tests for the British and Irish Lions
The Welsh rugby union player's final game will be against the Barbarians in November.
In a statement, Halfpenny said: 'After having time to reflect after the Rugby World Cup campaign, it’s with a heavy heart that I’ve decided it’s time for me to step away from international rugby'.

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