England captain Owen Farrell suffered successive injuries to each ankle in November and January, forcing him to miss entire 2022 Six Nations; He made return for Saracens vs Bristol last week, but departed for a HIA; He has not been included for Sarries’ Friday clash vs Sale Sharks
Last Updated: 31/03/22 1:47pm
Owen Farrell made his return from injury after four months out last week, but will miss Saracens’ game on Friday
Owen Farrell’s comeback from repeated ankle injuries has stalled for concussion reasons arising from Saracens’ Gallagher Premiership victory over Bristol.
Farrell was replaced in the 71st minute of the clash in north London on Saturday after departing for an HIA, which he passed.However, the England playmaker has still been following the return-to-play protocols this week and has not been picked for Friday’s visit to Sale. It is another blow to the 30-year-old, who was making his comeback after four months out because of injuries to each ankle, the first of which was sustained during England’s autumn campaign. Farrell initially injured his ankle playing for England in November, before injuring the other ankle in training in January He was poised to return for Saracens in January, in the process aiming to prove his fitness in time for the Six Nations, only to damage the same joint on his other leg during training.Farrell’s 12-point haul was key to securing a 27-23 victory over Bristol at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, although he also produced the type of controversial tackle that has littered his career.The veteran of three Lions tours can ill-afford any more setbacks as he battles to reclaim a place in England’s midfield, as well as the captaincy role that has been filled by Courtney Lawes and Tom Curry in his absence. …