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Peacock eyes third World Cup

England captain Jamie Peacock intends to put his hand up to play in the next World Cup, even though he will be fast approaching his 36th birthday by then.

The Leeds Rhinos front row forward will win his 11th England cap - to go with his 26 Great Britain appearances - when he leads the national side against Bobbie Goulding's France in Paris on Saturday week.

"I look after myself physically," said the 31-year-old, who made his England debut against Russia in the 2000 World Cup. "And, as sport science gets better, it enables you to play longer. If I'm playing well enough, I don't see why it can't be an aim of mine."

Peacock's passion to represent his country was not dimmed by England's disappointing performances in Australia last year, where they suffered a record defeat by Australia and lost back-to-back matches to eventual winners New Zealand.

"I'd have played for England the week after to try and put things right," he added.

"I'll always enjoy playing for England. It's a fantastic job."

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