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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Daniel Gallan

France-bound Owen Farrell refuses to rule out potential return for England

Owen Farrell passes the ball during a Saracens training session
Owen Farrell is about to embark on the final stage of his 16-year career at Saracens before joining the French club Racing 92 in the summer. Photograph: Matt Impey/Shutterstock

Owen Farrell says he wants to play rugby for as long as possible and has left the door open to a potential ­England return. The former captain is poised to be ineligible for his country for at least two years after agreeing a ­summer move to French club Racing 92.

Farrell missed the Six Nations this year to prioritise the wellbeing of his family but he insists his love of the game has not diminished. Asked about his international future, he said: “I’ve stepped back and there’s ­obviously a change happening next year [moving to France]. Then we’ll see. There’s no point in saying ­anything now because I don’t know how I’m going to feel later down the line.”

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