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Jamie George relishing England captaincy challenge despite Owen Farrell boo boys

Source: PA

Jamie George believes the pressure of captaining England will be worth it as he hailed his greatest achievement yet. 

The 33-year-old hooker revealed that Steve Borthwick gave him a full weekend to mull over the offer of the England captaincy. 

George was minded to accept straight away, but took the time instead to confer with family and friends – before taking up the challenge after that reflection. 

Under the spectre of

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