Juan Socino of South America's XV tackles David Strettle (top) of England's national rugby team during a test match in Montevideo June 2, 2013. REUTERS/Andres Stapff
LONDON (Reuters) - England wing David Strettle has withdrawn from Stuart Lancaster's World Cup training squad after effectively ruling himself out of contention by joining French club Clermont Auvergne, the English RFU said on Monday.
The 31-year-old, who won the Premiership title with Saracens last month, has signed a three-year deal with the French side and said he wanted to concentrate on his new club challenge.
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