SCRUM-HALF Raffi Quirke hopes his move to Newcastle will help him force his way back into the England reckoning.
Quirke says leaving Sale was one of the hardest decisions he has ever had to make, but is thriving in the new environment.
“Speaking to the coaches here and people higher up, they really wanted me to be back playing for England and pushing me to my limits – and that is what I really wanted to hear,” he said.
“I’ve had ups and downs with selection and injuries at crucial times, which has been frustrating. Hopefully this move parks a new s...

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