Owen Farrell’s mental-health break is just the start, says England teammate Kyle Sinckler
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England prop Kyle Sinckler believes more players will follow Owen Farrell’s lead and take a break from international rugby. Saracens announced last week that the England captain would not feature in next year’s Six Nations “to prioritise his and his family’s well-being”. Mark McCall, Farrell’s long-time coach at club level, subsequently criticised both the mainstream and social media for creating an “unfair narrative” about the fly half, who became England’s record points scorer during the Rugby World Cup. open image in gallery Owen Farrell will miss the 2024 Six Nations The 32-year-old will continue to play for Saracens during his period out of the England squad, and is in line to return from injury in the club’s Investec Champions Cup opener against the Bulls on Saturday in Pretoria.
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