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England flanker Haskell calls time on his rugby career

James Haskell won 77 caps for England
James Haskell won 77 caps for England

England flanker James Haskell is to retire at the end of the season after struggling to overcome a succession of injuries during his year at Northampton.

Recurring ankle and toe problems have severely restricted Haskell's game time at Franklin's Gardens and the 34-year-old has decided to end a decorated 77-cap career that began at Wasps in 2002.

Three Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam, and a man of the series contribution to England's 3-0 whitewash of Australia in 2016 feature among his achievements.

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