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Owen Farrell vows to play on ‘as long as he can’ and lead England into new era

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Owen Farrell has vowed to play on “as long as he can” as the England fly half sets his sights on continuing to drive standards for club and country.

Farrell remains one of England’s most influential figures and re-established himself as Steve Borthwick’s first-choice fly half during the Rugby World Cup, starring in the quarter-final win over Fiji and almost kicking his side to semi-final victory.

The playmaker turned 32 during, appears likely to lead England into the .

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