That's why I play rugby - to play at the highest level.

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The stand-off also explained why he prefers rugby union to rugby league after being asked for a special programme comparing the two codes of the game.

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If this happened in athletics or rugby it wouldn't be tolerated, why should it be tolerated in football?

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Indeed, Scottish Rugby chief executive Gordon McKie saw no reason why Hadden could not lead the side to the Six Nations title next year.

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"The money isn't why I've come here, it's just the carrot of regular rugby and playing outside Jonny Wilkinson, " said Henson.

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The Scottish Rugby Union released a statement expressing their disappointment at Paterson's departure and have asked Edinburgh to explain why the player left the club with one year still remaining on his contract.

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