Owen Farrell may return to Saracens subsequent season as damage cowl, director of rugby Mark McCall mentioned on Saturday.
Farrell, who spent 16 years at Saracens earlier than becoming a member of Racing 92 in January 2024, is reportedly trying to return to England after an injury-hit debut season in France’s Prime 14.
“We predict we’re a bit weak at 10,” McCall mentioned, with fly-half and centre Alex Lozowski out till Christmas with an Achilles damage and veteran Alex Goode retired.
“The best way the method works is you compile a listing of individuals you suppose is likely to be appropriate.
“Owen wasn’t on the checklist as a result of he is underneath contract with Racing, however there are some noises that Racing is likely to be ready to have a look at that and he is likely to be ready to have a look at that as nicely.
“A few issues must occur. One, Racing must let him go and so they’ve bought to let him go for a value which a membership is prepared to pay. And secondly he is bought to simply accept a wage which is lower than he is on.
“If Owen comes on to the checklist, he seems to be like a fairly good choice on the checklist due to the worth for cash that he would convey.”
He added: “It is not nearly having expertise, it is about with the ability to suppose correctly on the sector. Owen’s clearly probably the greatest at that.
“Owen and Louis Johnson specifically have a really sturdy relationship already. They speak each month not less than.
“Owen’s so prepared to share his information and his expertise with youthful gamers. For our younger skills who’re growing, it could possibly be a fantastic factor to have him there.”
Farrell was not included within the British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer time, though head coach Andy Farrell, who’s his father, has not dominated out taking him.
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