US EditionOwen Farrell Could Return to Saracens as Injury Cover
- Owen Farrell's potential comeback to Saracens for the upcoming season is gaining momentum as the club looks to reinforce their squad due to injuries and retirements impacting key players.
- Saracens face threats at fly-half due to Alex Lozowski's Achilles injury sidelining him until Christmas and Alex Goode's retirement reducing options.
- At 33, Farrell ended a 16-year tenure at Saracens before moving to Racing 92 at the start of 2024, where his first season was disrupted by a groin injury and the team's overall struggles.
- Director Mark McCall acknowledged concerns about the team's depth at the number 10 position and suggested that Farrell's experience could be valuable in mentoring Saracens' emerging fly-half talents, Fergus Burke and Louie Johnson.
- Saracens can recruit reinforcements but must resolve hurdles including transfer fee agreements and salary matching for Farrell and Lozowski.
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Farrell looks set for a return to the Prem
OWEN Farrell looks set for a return to the Premiership after expressing a wish to leave Racing 92 one year into his contract. Former England skipper Farrell joined Racing last summer on a two-year deal. Injuries have blighted his season and director of rugby Stuart Lancaster was axed midway through the campaign. The 33-year-old has […] The post Farrell looks set for a return to the Prem appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
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