Saracens and England fly-half Owen Farrell could return against Toulon
Sunday 9 October 2016 20:34, UK
Saracens' delight at defeating Aviva Premiership title rivals Wasps has increased with the news that Owen Farrell could return from injury to face Toulon next weekend.
The double winners have tentatively pencilled in Saturday's European showdown with the French side for their England playmaker to make his first appearance of the season.
A back and hip problem sustained in pre-season has so far prevented Farrell from playing, but he has been able to resume place kicking ahead of the forthcoming autumn internationals.
"Owen was with the team for Wasps," said Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall, who revealed Alex Goode could also be back from a knee injury.
"He warmed up with them and place kicked for the first time before the game. If everything goes to plan, then hopefully he'll be available for this weekend.
"He's an influential member of the squad and it's good to have him around the team.
"I think he could definitely come straight into the team, six weeks isn't so long. We'll asses that in training.
"Alex Lozowski has put his case forward so it's a big shout for us, but Owen is a world-class fly-half.
"For us to have won five of our first six league games without the likes of Owen, Duncan Taylor and Chris Ashton is a good achievement."
