‘Lack of respect’ by current Leinster coach drove Clermont winger to big performance

“In any career, when someone doesn’t respect you it’s nice to go out and show them what you can do.”

‘Lack of respect’ by current Leinster coach drove Clermont winger to big performance

Clermont winger David Strettle has said a grudge he’s held against former England coach Stuart Lancaster motivated him for a starring performance against Lancaster’s current team, writes Stephen Barry.

Strettle played 14 times for England between his debut in the famous 43-13 defeat at Croke Park in 2007 and his final game against Argentina in 2013, scoring his only two tries for the red rose in those two games.

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