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Danny Cipriani (File)
Danny Cipriani (File)

London - England flyhalf Danny Cipriani signalled his intent to fight for a World Cup place by rejecting advances from European champions Toulon and sign a new two-year deal with Sale Sharks on Thursday.

The 27-year-old, who scored a try 22 seconds after coming on as a replacement in England's 47-17 victory over Italy on Saturday -- his first Six Nations appearance since 2008 -- was due to become a free agent at the end of the season.

He had been hotly-tipped to move to France, which would have secured a significant pay rise but thwart his international ambitions, with England's policy of selecting players only playing in the country.

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