• Johnny Sexton also set to play in Dublin on 2 February
Owen Farrell is confident he will be available to face Ireland in England’s opening match of this year’s Six Nations, against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on 2 February.
The fly-half recently underwent minor surgery on a thumb injury. Commenting on his progress since, Farrell said: “It is good. I should be training towards the end of this week and I am confident I will be able to play against Ireland.” Head coach Eddie Jones added: “I’m confident Owen is going to play. We have got George Ford so we are well-stocked at No 10.”
Written by Press Association
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/23/owen-farrell-confident-he-will-face-ireland-in-england-six-nations-opener-rugby-union under the title “Owen Farrell expects to be fit to face Ireland in England’s Six Nations opener”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
