Piece of strong fibrous tissue (5)

I believe the answer is:

sinew

(Other definitions for sinew that I've seen before include "As synonym for 'strength'" , "source of physical strength" , "Tough material" , "Tendon - ligament" , "Tendon, for example" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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