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Disgraced sprinter Dwain Chambers is to spend his summer coaching some of the country's top rugby union stars.

The former drugs cheat, who lost a High Court appeal against his Olympic ban last week, will work with Harlequins players David Strettle, Danny Care and Nick Easter this summer.

Chambers said in The Sun: "I am a huge rugby fan and can't wait to start working with some of the best young rugby players in the country.

"I will be working with forwards as well as the backs.

"This is a great chance for me to keep my fitness levels up and work with some of the best athletes in England.

"I will be working with league players as well as those from union.''

The 30-year-old sprinter, who served a two-year drugs ban in 2003, had a brief spell with engage Super League side Castleford this year but failed to make the grade and returned to athletics.

His agent Simon Dent said: "A number of players have expressed an interest so we'll be getting the sessions started as soon as possible.''

England wing Strettle said: "I am keen to work with Britain's fastest man and looking forward to improving my speed.''

Number eight Easter added: "I was looking to do some sprint training this summer and when the opportunity came to train with Britain's fastest man at a local track, it was a no-brainer."

Sporting Life / Eurosport