British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has mentioned there are “one or two” spots nonetheless open in his squad and Owen Farrell might nonetheless make the tour of Australia.
Farrell named a 38-man squad on Thursday, headlined by the inclusion of 20-year-old England back-row Henry Pollock.
Nonetheless, fly-half Owen Farrell — who’s the son of Andy — was not included.
In November 2023, Owen Farrell introduced he can be stepping away from worldwide rugby to “prioritise his and his household’s psychological well-being.”
The next January, he left English membership aspect Saracens to affix French Top14 outfit Racing 92, that means he was additionally now not eligible to play for England.
Whereas he hasn’t performed worldwide rugby for the reason that 2023 World Cup, Andy Farrell mentioned son Owen — who can play fly-half and centre — might but make the tour.
“Owen was within the dialog clearly, an skilled participant like that, on the lookout for his fourth tour and together with his management qualities,” Andy Farrell mentioned.
“But it surely acquired to a degree, like with a couple of others, the place he’s nonetheless looking for his method again to health.
“There are 38 picked which leaves a few slots open for us down the observe, if and when wanted. Owen and some different guys can be in that kind of bracket.”
Finn Russell, Marcus Smith and Fin Smith have been chosen by Farrell at fly-half.
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