#3. Owen Farrell
Farrell is a distinguished English rugby union player and captain, known for his strategic prowess and accuracy as a fly-half. With numerous caps for England and the British & Irish Lions, Farrell’s leadership and consistent performance have cemented his reputation as one of rugby’s finest playmakers.
Jones said: “If we don’t have Owen then we lose a huge percentage of our fight. He’s the most energetic and one of the most committed rugby players I’ve ever seen,
“We need that. But we also need someone who is also composed and speaks to the referee well. We need both.
“You know Owen is the third highest points scorer in rugby history? He’s one of the all-time greats of the game.
“He’s won every trophy in the world apart from the World Cup and he’s got a silver medal, which isn’t bad. Sometimes I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves.
“Some players have that likeness. When you’re a tough, gritty player like Owen, it’s harder to be liked. That’s the reality.
“He’s combative, he’s very focused about the game and he doesn’t open himself up a lot. That’s the reality. But he’s an icon of the game here.
“He’s resurrecting Saracens now – they’re back up playing fantastic rugby. We hope we get that Owen in with all that fighting spirit for next month.”
