England's biggest winner from a dismal Six Nations? Owen Farrell
The TelegraphWith the knives out for Eddie Jones and England widely criticised after a poor tournament, Owen Farrell has ended up having a great Six Nations without even spending a minute on the field. What would happen if England set the tournament alight with an all-conquering display and Farrell, the captain since Dylan Hartley's injury and viewed by Eddie Jones as absolutely vital to the side from a leadership and playmaking perspective, was no longer required in order for England to be one of the world's best sides? There was no attacking revolution, no massive suggestion that Farrell - often cheaply targeted as a deadweight in England's backline, yet revered by players and coaches - was holding England back. The evidence from this Six Nations, scoring only eight tries - England's lowest return since 2013 - compared to the dozen they scored in 2021, would suggest otherwise, as would the fact that England beat more defenders and made more line breaks last year.
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Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions
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Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider
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England v Ireland LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction from Twickenham
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Marcus Smith crushes Ireland’s grand slam dream as England become title contenders
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Six Nations 2024: How will England replace Owen Farrell?
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Ireland suffer major injury blow with key figure ruled out of Six Nations
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Owen Farrell leaving for France suits all parties – except Saracens
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England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the Six Nations as the fly-half takes a break from international rugby to focus on his and his family's mental well-being
Daily Mail
England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final
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England overpower Italy to kick-start Steve Borthwick era
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England 52-13 Japan: Eddie Jones' side ease to victory scoring seven tries along the way
Daily Mail
England captain Owen Farrell out of Six Nations
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England clinch coronavirus-hit Six Nations Rugby as France fall short despite Ireland win
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