NO-ONE in their right mind wanted to see Owen Farrell exit the international stage after announcing this week that he wants to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being.
The England fly-half and captain appears to have made the decision after being targeted with abuse before and during the World Cup in France by social media trolls, and also sozzled, mindless, mob-mentality boo-boys in some stadiums.
Farrell has earned genuine admiration and respect within the rugby union community – whether from fellow players, coaches, officials, and supporters, not just in En...