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Steffon Armitage (File)
Steffon Armitage (File)

London - Carl Hayman has hit out at the "political decisions" that could end up barring Steffon Armitage from England duty at this year's Rugby World Cup.

Former All Blacks prop Hayman led a Toulon side featuring loose forward Armitage to an unprecedented third successive European title as they beat French rivals Clermont 24-18 in a thrilling Twickenham final on Saturday.

Armitage is the reigning European Player of the Year and is also on this season's shortlist.

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