Joe Marler has lamented Owen Farrell being “underappreciated” in the wake of the England captain stepping down from Test match duty.
Skipper Farrell will miss the Six Nations after opting to take a Test match break to protect his and his family’s mental health. The 32-year-old fly-half will continue to play for and captain Saracens, but will be able to have a complete break from rugby in February or March.