The duo have been invited on the club's annual summer tour which includes games against England, Ireland and Belgium.

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But Clarke said none of the players centrally contracted to play for England, which includes top IPL targets Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen, have shown any interest in Modi's millions.

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Hipkiss has been demoted to the England Saxons squad which includes the likes of Northampton's rugby league recruit Chris Ashton and Gloucester wing James Simpson-Daniel.

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