England lose Owen Farrell for entire Six Nations

Eddie Jones has confirmed that England will be without their captain, Owen Farrell, for the entire 2022 Six Nations.

Farrell suffered an ankle injury playing for Saracens and Jones has recalled George Ford. The captaincy ahead of the tournament is also up in the air with Farrell and Lawes (likely just the opening game) are not available with Maro Itoje and Tom Curry the front runners.

#BREAKING: @EnglandRugby coach Eddie Jones has confirmed that Owen Farrell will be out of the #GuinnessSixNations with injury.

Wishing him the best in his recovery. pic.twitter.com/crbcBxgNSw

— Guinness Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) January 26, 2022