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Published 18:32 22 Jun 2015 BST
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Strettle was then announced as Clermont's replacement for Fijian behemoth Napolioni Nalaga, while also being selected in Stuart Lancaster's World Cup training squad.
However, it would appear that those two developments cannot compete with each other. Strettle has today announced that he is withdrawing from the England squad so he can enjoy a full pre-season with his new club, essentially choosing his new employers over potentially winning a World Cup on home soil.
Granted, Strettle may not have ended up in the squad, but given how strong his form was towards the end of the season, it definitely wouldn't have been out of the question.Munster legend speaks out on province’s new coaching appointment
He words matter. There has been huge controversy within Munster rugby over the appointment of Roger Randle, who is due to take over as a senior coach from Mike Prendergast ahead of next season. In 1997, the New Zealander was accused of rape while in Durban with the Hurricanes for a game against the Sharks. […]
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