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Daily Mirror
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Joshua Lees

Owen Farrell tipped to be 'unbelievable' player if he crosses rugby codes as dad Andy did

Owen Farrell has been tipped to be an 'unbelievable' player if he swaps rugby union for rugby league just like his dad. Farrell has had enjoyed plenty of success in recent years, and announced himself as one of the top union players in the world.

The 31-year-old has won three Six Nations titles with England and domestically won five Premiership crowns with Saracens. Things for the England international could have been so much different though.

Farrell began his career playing rugby league, the 13-man code, when growing up as a youngster in Wigan - a town steeped in rugby league history.

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