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NRL ace pulls out of Ashes duel in blow for England

Roosters' Victor Radley has decided to not make himself available for England in the Ashes series. (Mark Kolbe/AAP PHOTOS)

Victor Radley has decided to rule himself out of the eagerly awaited Ashes rugby league series following his recent trials and tribulations with Sydney Roosters, dealing England's hopes a massive blow. 

The 27-year-old lock has made the call a week after the Roosters imposed a 10-match ban and fined him $30,000, with close to 20 per cent of his salary docked, for bringing the club into disrepute while caught up amid the Brandon Smith drug controversy.

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