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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Laybourn

Herbie Farnworth relishing chance to play in front of family at Rugby League World Cup

PA Wire

Herbie Farnworth will relish the opportunity to play in front of his parents for the first time since leaving school after being named in England coach Shaun Wane’s 24-man Rugby League World Cup squad.

Farnworth, 22, was born in the tiny Lancashire village of Blacko and played amateur rugby league for Wigan St Patrick’s before moving to Australia and joining Brisbane Broncos.

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