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Stevens calls quits on international rugby

07:32 am on 10 August 2012

The England prop Matt Stevens has announced his immediate retirement from international rugby.

The 29-year-old played 44 tests for England and appeared in two Rugby World Cups.

He says with a young family he's unable to commit to the next tournament in 2015.

Stevens was given a two-year ban after testing positive for cocaine following a match for Bath in 2009.

Once his ban expired, the South African-born forward resumed his career with Saracens, before fighting his way back into the England team.