9 August 2007

Talking exclusively to rfu.com, England and Harlequins wing, David Strettle, today spoke about the foot injury that will keep him out of the game for 12 weeks and out of contention for the England 30 man RWC squad to be announced next Tuesday, August 14.

“I was doing some open running with the ball in hand and I took a side step. I just heard a crunch. I suspected something was broken but it wasn’t confirmed until I had it x-rayed. The specialist I saw last night has told me that I won’t be playing again for 12 weeks, which is obviously a massive disappointment.

“I felt that, subject to selection, I was getting closer to something that everyone dreams of doing and that is playing in a Rugby World Cup.

“I will have the screw inserted in my foot tonight and I’ll then be in a cast for four to five weeks before the rehab starts.

“I’ll be working closely with the Harlequins medical team and I know that the England medics will be staying in close touch. All I want to do now is hope that the operation goes well and then start to get myself fit to play for Harlequins again as soon as I can.”

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