Michael Clarke and Shane Watson

Sydney: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has revisited old feuds, describing Shane Watson as part of a group that was "like a tumour" on the team.

Clarke also spoke of his notorious dressing-room bust-up with Simon Katich, who grabbed the then vice-captain's throat during a disagreement about when the team song should be sung after Australia's Test win against South Africa in 2009.

He spoke of his stormy relationships in an interview with Channel Nine's 60 Minutes.