England recall Ford to Six Nations squad for injured captain Farrell

George Ford. Image: Andrew Fosker/INPHO George Ford. Image: Andrew Fosker/INPHO GEORGE FORD HAS a chance to revive his international career after being called up on Monday into England’s training squad for the upcoming Six Nations as a replacement for the injured Owen Farrell.

The 28-year-old did not feature during the November internationals, with Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith selected as England’s No 10. Jones named Farrell, a childhood friend of Ford, as England skipper last week, even though the fly-half/centre has not played any rugby since suffering an ankle injury against Australia in November.But a fresh ankle injury suffered while the 30-year-old trained with club side Saracens has ruled Farrell out of England’s tournament opener at Scotland on 5 February.

A statement issued by England’s governing Rugby Football Union said: “Following Owen Farrell’s withdrawal from the squad, Jones will now name a new team captain ahead of the Calcutta Cup fixture.”

An improvement for England.

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