England captain Owen Farrell a doubt for Six Nations after injury setback

Farrell will not attend next week’s pre-tournament training camp.

Duncan Bech
Friday 21 January 2022 06:56 EST
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Owen Farrell’s involvement in England’s Six Nations is in doubt after he suffered a fresh injury in training (Andrew Matthews/PA).
Owen Farrell’s involvement in England’s Six Nations is in doubt after he suffered a fresh injury in training (Andrew Matthews/PA). (PA Wire)

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Owen Farrell has become a doubt for England’s Guinness Six Nations after suffering a new injury in training for his club Saracens.

It was hoped Farrell would make his comeback after a two-month absence because of ankle surgery in Sunday’s Challenge Cup clash with London Irish in Barnet.

But England’s skipper has been ruled out by a fresh setback and the Rugby Football Union has revealed that he will not be attending next week’s pre-Six Nations training camp in Brighton when a captaincy update will be issued.

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