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David Flatman Former England prop David Flatman started out at Saracens before going on to play more than 200 club games at Bath where he was a much-loved stalwart at The Rec. Since retiring in 2012, ‘Flats’ has built up a successful media career, appearing as a presenter on Channel 5, BT Sport and ITV Sport. He is one-half of the ‘Flats & Shanks’ podcast with his old Sarries team-mate, Tom Shanklin.

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David Flatman: 'Give the laptops a rest and let the boys play.'

England may have to deploy some new tactics if they don't have the players to execute Borthwick's rigid gameplan

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David Flatman: 'I fear the game is becoming too apologetic. Rugby simply will never appease everybody'

Rugby, like all sports, has its issues, but it should also shout a little louder about all the merits it possesses and stand proud

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David Flatman: The right to reply

When Dan Biggar was shown a red card for a high tackle against Gloucester he came under a torrent of abuse but was he right to bit…

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David Flatman: 'George Ford is the best fly-half in England. That has to count for something.'

It's the New Year and time for new resolutions, so David Flatman says he'd had enough of caterpillar rucks, backchatting referees …

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Leaving the party

Every giant wilts eventually, but what happens when a player begins the inexorable slide towards retirement?

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C'mon feel the noise

The return of fans in their thousands will stir the emotions of players in myriad ways

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Does the Lions need to change to ensure its future?

The 2021 Lions tour of South Africa has been a lame affair with limited opposition, so is it time to mix it up for Australia in 20…

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The social war

David Flatman explains his love-hate relationship with social media

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Loyalty in question

Clubs need to make player welfare a priority, not an afterthought

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Under pressure

Every top-level player feels the heat but some can handle it better than others

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The hard line

Talent only takes you so far, you need selflessness and a team-ethic to become a true great

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Lose the habit

Wales face a test of strength - both physical and mental - against England

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Selection battles

The wait for the call from your coach to inform you if you're in or out is agonising

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