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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Gerard Meagher

England’s Farrell admits aggressive style makes dealing with referees a challenge

Owen Farrell runs with the ball during the England training session held at Pennyhill Park
Owen Farrell is installed as Eddie Jones’s on-field lieutenant again after passing the return-to-play protocols. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Owen Farrell has admitted his aggressive playing style makes communicating with referees a challenge after he was restored to the England captaincy by Eddie Jones.

Farrell, having completed the return to play protocols from his head injury yesterday, will lead England for the first time since last November against Argentina on Sunday in the absence of Courtney Lawes.

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