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JAMES HASKELL has spoken out - about struggling to get his words out while covering England's game yesterday.

The Northampton Saints flanker, who still hopes to play in next year's World Cup for the Red Rose, was at Twickenham on Saturday to offer his insight and analysis on his country's clash with South Africa.

 James Haskell, right, appeared worse for worse during his TV appearance on Sky Sports
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James Haskell, right, appeared worse for worse during his TV appearance on Sky Sports
 Many fans though Haskell, right, was drunk, however he soon quashed those rumours on social media
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Many fans though Haskell, right, was drunk, however he soon quashed those rumours on social media
 Haskell responds to claims he was drunk yesterday
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Haskell responds to claims he was drunk yesterdayCredit: Twitter

However, while speaking alongside Will Greenwood the 33-year-old was slurring his words - with fans taking to social media to suggest the rugby star was drunk.

However, Haskell soon rubbished those rumours as he took to social media to clarify the incident.

Seeing the funny side of it, he posted a video on Twitter saying: "There was a technical issue with the audio on Sky.

"I was in no way drunk or p****d in any shape or form.

Ex-England star James Haskell explains why he appeared to have drunk ’50 whiskies’ in hilarious Sky Sports appearance

"It sounded like I may have had about 50 whiskies, but that was not true!".

He ended by thanking fans for their kind words on his punditry.

Haskell, who is engaged to Richard and Judy's daughter Chloe, remarked: "I would like to be back at Twickenham playing of course.

"But it's the second best thing to do working for Sky covering the games, so I really appreciate all your feedback."