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ENGLAND and Leicester wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds.
The 30-year-old has had a number of injury issues during his career, with the latest one understood to be a back problem.
Watson, who played for London Irish and Bath before joining Leicester, won 56 England caps and was part of two tours with the British and Irish Lions.
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