The British & Irish Lions captain, Maro Itoje, says he would love to see Owen Farrell back in the England side next season after a two-year absence. Farrell has joined the Lions in Australia and Itoje believes England would benefit from Farrell’s return.
Farrell, who will be 34 in September, last played for the national side at the 2023 World Cup before stepping away from Test rugby to “prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing”. Itoje, though, feels his Saracens teammate still has plenty to give should he declare himself available once again.
