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Your support makes all the difference.The England prop Matt Stevens has retired from international rugby. The Saracens forward won 44 caps for his country and played at the 2007 and 2011 World Cups.
But the 29-year-old feels he cannot commit himself through to the next World Cup in England in 2015. Stevens said: "This is one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make. Playing for England has been the ultimate honour and I have been very privileged and proud to wear the white shirt."
The England head coach, Stuart Lancaster, said: "On behalf of England Rugby I want to thank Matt for his contribution over the years. He should look back on his international career with pride."
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