Care yet to make call on his future

Published date19 March 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
Care won his 101st cap as a replacement in Saturday's agonising defeat by France in Lyon that saw a long-range penalty by Thomas Ramos seize victory for Les Bleus in the final minute

The 37-year-old provided cover for Alex Mitchell throughout the championship and deputised in the starting XV when England's first-choice scrum-half was injured for the defeat by Scotland in round three.

Now one of the most exciting players in English rugby is facing a crossroads moment as he nears the end of his Test career while yet to agree a new contract for next season with Harlequins.

"It's 101 and still not out at the moment! I'm going to go home and assess and speak to the family. I've not made any big decisions yet," Care said.

Danny Care "But I've loved being a part of this team. I genuinely have.

The past year yes, but particularly the past seven weeks in this Six Nations have been some of my favourite times in an England shirt.

"The result against Ireland was an unbelievable feeling, I thought we were going to do it again and maybe...

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