Maro Itoje has mentioned he’ll welcome Owen Farrell again to the England set-up and that the 112-cap playmaker makes any group higher when he’s at full health.
Farrell stepped again from check rugby to prioritise his psychological well being following the 2023 World Cup earlier than turning into ineligible for England obligation when he moved to Racing 92 in France.
The 33-year-old, who was known as as much as the British & Irish Lions squad as an damage alternative final week, just lately agreed a transfer again to England to play for Saracens subsequent season, permitting him to renew enjoying for his nation.
“Yeah, why not? I wish to see him be comfortable,” Lions captain Itoje advised reporters in Canberra on Tuesday.
“If he desires to play for England, why not? That may be superb if that is in his plans and in his desires.
“Owen is among the greatest England gamers that we have ever seen. A match Owen Farrell makes any group higher.”
Farrell arrived in Australia final Friday and was not thought of for choice for the Lions’ fourth tour match towards ACT Brumbies afterward Wednesday, the primary check towards the Wallabies takes place in Brisbane on July 19.
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