Saracens discuss Farrell return with Racing – McCall

According to Sarries director of rugby Mark McCall, Saracens and Racing 92 have discussions about a potential return for former club captain Owen Farrell.

Farrell spent his entire career in north London before joining the French club last summer.

After his side beat Bath on the final day, McCall told TNT Sports, “I think there are some discussions with Racing about whether or not they would release him from his contract.”

With Alex Lozowski expected to miss out for a while with an Achilles injury sustained at the end of March, Saracens are looking to find replacement players.

The club defeated an under-strength Bath side 36-26 on Saturday to end an inconsistent season in the Premiership.

Saracens finished outside of the top four for the third time since 2009.

Farrell won six Premiership titles and three European Champions Cups, including the double in 2015-16 and 2018-19, while also winning 256 games in a trophy-filled career in north London.

His final game for the club was a 22-20 defeat to Northampton Saints, who had defeated him in the semi-final of the previous season.

Due to his recovery from injuries and previous form, he has made 17 appearances for Racing this year.

You are allowed to bring in an injury dispensation for that player because he’s going to be out for such a long time, according to McCall.

“We need to bring someone in to fill that position, and we need to find someone with the lower pay.”