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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Phil Blanche

England hooker Jamie George to retire in 2027 with World Cup on horizon

Jamie George is set to retire from rugby after the 2027 Rugby World Cup (David Davies/PA) - (PA Archive)

England hooker Jamie George seems set for a 2027 Rugby World Cup swansong after announcing that his Saracens career will finish at the end of next season.

Three-time British and Irish Lion and former England captain George has signed a new one-year deal at Saracens, where he made his senior debut in 2009, to take him through the 2026-27 season.

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