Captain Owen Farrell wants to lead England back to winning ways after humiliating defeat to France, but he’ll line up against the coach of Ireland’s Grand Slam chasing team on Saturday, his own father Andy Farrell; “It’s not weird for us two,” he said. “We’re just doing our job”
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England captain, Owen Farrell has called on his teammates to restore some pride after last week’s thrashing against France as they look to upset Ireland’s pursuit of a fourth Six Nations Grand Slam.
England captain, Owen Farrell has called on his teammates to restore some pride after last week’s thrashing against France as they look to upset Ireland’s pursuit of a fourth Six Nations Grand Slam.
England captain Owen Farrell admits his mother Colleen is stuck in an unenviable position as he attempts to deny his father, and Ireland coach, Andy Farrell Grand Slam glory on Saturday.
The personal circumstances of the Farrell family is a major subplot going into Saturday’s sold-out Dublin showdown, with the hosts odds-on favourites to complete a Six Nations clean sweep.
Fly-half Farrell is out to spoil the St Patrick’s weekend party at the Aviva Stadium after being recalled by Steve Borthwick, having begun last weekend’s 53-10 thrashing by France on the bench.
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Steve Borthwick says England’s heavy defeat to France was ‘painful’ and believes the team have wor …