Owen Farrell injury opens the way for England rivals
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Complicated and highly competitive, the five-way contest for the right to wear the England No 10 shirt in the QBE autumn internationals in November became ever more interesting yesterday when Owen Farrell failed to make the teamsheet for Saracens’ game today at home to Sale Sharks.
Farrell, the news release declared, would be out for “a few weeks”.
He had picked up a quad strain during last weekend’s game against London Irish at the Madejski Stadium.
Until yesterday, there had seemed to be a fascinating battle under way to be the second-choice England fly half, behind Farrell.
With Farre…
Farrell, the news release declared, would be out for “a few weeks”.
He had picked up a quad strain during last weekend’s game against London Irish at the Madejski Stadium.
Until yesterday, there had seemed to be a fascinating battle under way to be the second-choice England fly half, behind Farrell.
With Farre…
