David Strettle chasing World Cup place

14/07/2010

David Strettle is hopeful he will get the chance to play in front of fans with Twickenham ticketsautumn internationals

The former Harlequins back has completed the move across London to Sarries and has revealed he has settled in well to his new surroundings, helped by the fact that there are a few familiar faces in the dressing room.

Speaking to the club's official website, Strettle explained he already knew Andy Farrell, having played alongside him before in international matches watched by fans with Twickenham tickets

He also knows Richard Wigglesworth and Brad Barritt thanks to England's recent tour to the southern hemisphere, in which Martin Johnson's side secured a 1-1 series draw with Australia.

Strettle said one of his biggest ambitions is to make it into the World Cup squad and stated he will be focusing on his club form in a bid to achieve this.

"That's a long way off and if you take care of things domestically, then internationally they will take care of themselves," the 26-year-old said.

Posted by Ted Walker