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Owen Farrell break is a 'wake-up call', says Saracens chief Mark McCall: 'Rugby needs to do something'

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Mark McCall has branded Owen Farrell taking a break from England duty as a “wake-up call” for rugby. 

Farrell has stepped down from the England captaincy and Red Rose team and will miss the Six Nations next year. 

The 32-year-old has opted to “prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being” by taking a step back from international rugby. 

Farrell will keep playing and captaining , but will take a

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