Rugby-Itoje would be happy to see a fit Farrell make England return


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 09 Jul 2025

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - British & Irish Lions v Argentina - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - June 20, 2025 Owen Farrell before the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo

(Reuters) -Maro Itoje said he would welcome Owen Farrell back to the England set-up and that the 112-cap playmaker makes any team better when he is at full fitness.

Farrell stepped back from test rugby to prioritise his mental health following the 2023 World Cup before becoming ineligible for England duty when he moved to Racing 92 in France.

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