Rugby-England sweat over Farrell fitness ahead of Six Nations

Rugby Union - Autumn International - England v Australia - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 13, 2021 England's Owen Farrell scores a penalty Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

(Reuters) - England captain Owen Farrell could head into the Six Nations without having played for months after his scheduled comeback for Saracens against London Irish in the Champions Cup at the weekend was thrown into doubt.

The flyhalf was named in the England squad by head coach Eddie Jones on Tuesday, despite not having played since November due to an ankle injury sustained against Australia.