Saracens upbeat over Farrell fitness

Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall tried to allay concerns over the fitness of Owen Farrell after the England flyhalf missed Saturday's 40-19 Premiership win over Sale with a thigh strain.


Fears had been raised over Farrell's availability for 2015 World Cup hosts England's November internationals at home to New Zealand, South Africa, Samoa and Australia after he suffered the injury in last weekend's 36-32 victory against London Irish.


Farrell also missed the last Test of the June series against world champions New Zealand because of a knee problem and returned to the treatment room…

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