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Matt Stevens

Video: Matt Stevens on his drugs ban

Published: Monday, 26 October 2009, 3:39PM

Former Bath and England prop Matt Stevens admits he turned to cocaine because he was unable to cope with the pressure of rugby.

Stevens, who is eight months into a two-year ban from rugby, was talking exclusively to ITV Sport's Martin Bayfield about how he is rebuilding his life following his ban.

In the first of three clips (above), Stevens explains that he suffered from depression despite enjoying considerable success on the field.

Watch more from this interview:

Part Two: Matt Stevens on rugby's battered reputation

Part Three: Stevens: My plans to return to rugby

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