England captain Owen Farrell has decided to take a break from Test rugby due to the negative narrative and abuse he received, as highlighted by Saracens' director of rugby Mark McCall. McCall described the situation as 'shameful' and emphasized the impact it had on Farrell. The media has been criticized for its role in the situation, with McCall suggesting it may prevent Farrell from playing for England again. The decision is seen as a 'wake-up call' for rugby.
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
🔺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
"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
"It’s shameful..." - Saracens' Mark McCall has given a compelling media briefing about the negative narrative that has forced Owen Farrell into his England Test sabbatical, writes Liam Heagney 👨💻 #EnglandRugby #GallagherPrem Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/ThYNXIhsqy
"It’s shameful..." - Saracens' Mark McCall has given a compelling media briefing about the negative narrative that has forced Owen Farrell into an England Test sabbatical, writes Liam Heagney 👨💻 #EnglandRugby #GallagherPrem Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/ThYNXIhsqy
🗣️ “It is with typical courage that Owen has made this decision to open up in this manner." 🏴 England captain Owen Farrell will take a break from Test rugby. https://t.co/CVGTzixc1E