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Owen Farrell announces international break to ‘prioritise’ well-being
By Grant Constable
England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for this season’s Six Nations Championship after today announcing that he will take a break from international rugby.
In a statement, Farrell’s club Saracens said that his decision had been made “in order to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being”.
"Everyone at England Rugby is fully behind Owen’s decision," said Steve Borthwick.
"Since making his debut, he has been an integral part of the England set up for over a decade and the demands on elite athletes are extremely challenging. He is an exemplary player, captain and leader and always gives his all for his country.
"It is with typical courage that Owen has made this decision to open up in this manner. Together with all of us at England Rugby, I will do everything I can to ensure that he has the support he requires going forward."
Saracens added that 32-year-old Farrell would continue to play for them and captain the Gallagher Premiership club.
This past weekend Farrell was in the headlines again, this time after being heard telling referee Luke Pearce to treat him with respect.
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Good read, GP comes across as a very knowledgeable guy and pretty decent human to boot! Genuinely leaves me wondering though, how Australia’s second city could be in with a serious possibility of being left without a pro team. Just how does that get to happen? Credit to the team though, they’re performing pretty well under some horrible circumstances and pressure on their livelihoods.
Go to commentsCan’t see an appetite to pick Brad Shields for obvious reasons, but Devan Flanders has got to be in with a shout.
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