Owen Farrell, the England rugby skipper, has decided to take a Test rugby sabbatical due to 'shameful' abuse, as stated by Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall. Media is blamed for the abuse. There are indications that Farrell may not play for England again.
Mark McCall on ‘shameful’ abuse that has forced Owen Farrell to step away from 🏴 duty and a ‘wake-up call’ for rugby. https://t.co/V4c16KeVl3
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🔺NEW: Owen Farrell may not play for England again Media to blame for ‘shameful’ abuse, says Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall Read our story by @AlexMLowe⬇️ https://t.co/7neBSHS37W
🔺NEW: Owen Farrell unlikely to play for England again Media to blame for ‘shameful’ abuse, says Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall Read our story by @AlexMLowe⬇️ https://t.co/7neBSHS37W
"That wasn't enough for some people and he was made to feel the way that he is feeling..." - Mark McCall sheds light on the decision by England skipper Owen Farrell to take a Test rugby sabbatical. #EnglandRugby #GallagherPrem #Saracens https://t.co/zZmucSnnkk