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    George Ford relishing chance to be 'the man' for England as he steps out of Owen Farrell's shadow

    by Nick Purewal Feb 09, 2024 3 minutes
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    George Ford has never had an extended shot at becoming “the man” for England - at least not like the tantalising opportunity that could now unfold. 

    The 30-year-old knows all about battling a friend and fellow generational talent for the right to pilot the England Test team, with all the ups and downs that entails. 

    Owen Farrell has stepped away from Test duty of his own volition, handing Ford the chance to step out of the 112-cap former captain’s shadow at fly-half.

    Ford will win in Saturday’s showdown at Twickenham, and yet the 30-year-old has never been a regular fixture in the Red Rose line-up. 

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