Farrell could be the answer at centre – but he isn’t right now
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogOwen Farrell has the qualities to be England's long-term answer at 12 - but this weekend is not the right time to run the experiment, argues Jamie Hosie
England are a better team with Owen Farrell, says Chris Robshaw
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England captain backs beleaguered fly-half• Farrell likely to face Samoa from inside centreEngland’s captain Chris Robshaw believes the national team will have more chance of success at next year’s...
Hodgson questions Farrell centre switch
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSaracens fly-half Charlie Hodgson has questioned reports that his team-mate Owen Farrell will start at inside centre for England against Samoa this weekend, saying it would be a "big call" to shift the...
Five England men who can make a mark against Samoa
1 decade ago by The GuardianGeorge Ford and Owen Farrell are among the players who can prove a point for England when they play Samoa on SaturdayGeorge Ford Fly-halfEngland had planned to start Ford against New Zealand in June only...
England’s Owen Farrell will be switched to play at centre against Samoa
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Goal-kicking expertise has earned Saracens man a reprieve• George Ford will have first England start at fly-half• England boosted by return of Luther BurrellEngland are set to throw Owen Farrell...
Bath Rugby fly-half George Ford "ready" to replace Owen...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby fly-half George Ford says he is "ready" to start for England as head coach Stuart Lancaster prepares to shake up his backline for Saturday's clash with Samoa.With Owen Farrell, his great friend...
England fly-half George Ford is ready to take his chance for Stuart Lancaster's side against Samoa at Twickenham
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBath fly-half George Ford is expected to make first international start for England against Samoa as Owen Farrell continues to struggle with form and fitness
England give George Ford chance to stake his claim for World Cup
1 decade ago by The GuardianFord will replace Owen Farrell for Samoa match James Haskell and Ben Morgan also set to come inEngland will hand George Ford his first start as the England fly-half as they seek to recover from their latest...
Lewis Moody: "It's 100 per cent time for England to start...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleFormer England captain Lewis Moody says it is "100 per cent time" for Bath Rugby fly-half George Ford to be given his first start at senior international level - and expects him to start the...
England 28-31 South Africa: five talking points from Twickenham | Paul Rees
1 decade ago by The GuardianNumbers look good for England but result does not lie Consecutive defeats have posed more questions than answers Danny Care errors cost England in narrow South Africa defeatFly-half has become a position...
