Farrell ruled out of Six Nations
England’s hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title have taken another blow as captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out for the whole tournament.
England’s hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title have taken another blow as captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out for the whole tournament.
England suffered another setback in their Six Nations preparations when Joe Marler withdrew from their training squad on Tuesday following a second positive Covid-19 test in three months.
Wales loose forward Christ Tshiunza has been forced into isolation after contracting Covid-19.
Hooker Pierre Bourgarit has pulled out of France’s Six Nations squad after contracting Covid-19.
Flyhalf George Ford has been called up to join England’s Six Nations squad.
Owen Farrell is a major doubt for England’s Six Nations campaign after Saracens released a statement confirming he will consult with a specialist over an injury suffered in training.
Henry Slade now appears to be available for all of England’s Six Nations matches after Exeter said he was in contention to play in their European Champions Cup match against French side Montpellier on Sunday.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said there is a ‘nice blend’ of experience and fresh talent in the 37-man squad he named ahead of the Six Nations on Wednesday.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend on Wednesday named five uncapped players in his 39-man Six Nations squad but there was no place for Sharks flank Dylan Richardson.
Eddie Jones has elaborated on why he has backed Owen Farrell to continue as England captain in this year’s Six Nations championship.