Owen Farrell is hoping to return to Gallagher Premiership action on Saturday, after a lengthy ankle injury has seen him on the sidelines since November; Saracens Director of Rugby has hailed Farrell as a “force of nature” on both the club and international stage
By Megan Wellens
Last Updated: 23/03/22 5:53pm
Owen Farrell (right) was replaced by Marcus Smith at fly-half for England during the Six Nations
Owen Farrell could return to action for Saracens this Saturday after being out of action since November with an ankle injury sustained on England duty.
The Saracens and England captain suffered injury in a 32-15 victory over Australia last year, and then hurt his other ankle while training for his club in January, leading to him undergoing surgery.As top of the table Saracens prepare to face Bristol in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership match, Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall confirmed the No 10 is nearing full fitness. He said: “Owen (Farrell) has been training over the last couple of weeks and fingers crossed he will be available for selection again on Saturday.”He’s been in team training seasons for about two weeks. We’ll assess him tomorrow and Friday and make sure everything is OK.”He’s the captain of the club and he’s obviously a great player, everybody knows that and for him personally it’s great as well.”He loves playing rugby and he hasn’t played much. If he does play, he’s certainly looking forward to it. We’re chuffed to have him back.”Farrell’s lengthy stint on the sidelines meant he had to miss the Guinness Six Nations, in which England finished third, with grand slam winners France finishing the tournament victorious. Smith trained alongside Farrell during the Lions tour of South Africa in the summer Harlequins fly-hal …