Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations ‘to prioritise mental wellbeing’
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 captain Owen Farrell will take a break from international rugby union and miss next year’s Six Nations. The fly half, who became his nation’s leading international points scorer during the Rugby World Cup, has chosen to step away from England duty “in order to prioritise his and his family’s well-being”. “Everyone at England Rugby is fully behind Owen’s decision,” said Steve Borthwick, England head coach. “Owen Farrell has decided to take a break from international rugby in order to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being,” said the Saracens.