England rugby star Owen Farrell felt 'nervous' over leaving Saracens

29 Feb

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Owen Farrell will leave Saracens at the end of the 2023/24 season. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Owen Farrell said on Wednesday he felt "nervous" at telling Saracens he wanted to leave, having been associated with the English Premiership club since he was a teenager.

French side Racing 92 announced last month that former England captain Farrell will join them at the end of the season on a two-year deal.

Moving to Paris will make the flyhalf ineligible for England selection as the Rugby Football Union prevent players at foreign clubs being chosen for international duty.

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