Breaking News - Farrell Out

[Rossm]

England's preparations for their Six Nations opener against champions Ireland in Dublin have been hit by an injury to captain Owen Farrell.

Farrell, 27, has been withdrawn from Saracens' Champions Cup match against Glasgow and is having a minor procedure on his thumb on Saturday.

Sarries boss Mark McCall says the recovery period is 7 to 10 days.

[Vespula Vulgaris]

7-10 days doesn't sound like he's actually gonna miss much, but I'd be interested what he is having done that needs doing right now but only takes a week to recover from...

[NellyWellyWaspy]

7-10 days doesn't sound like he's actually gonna miss much, but I'd be interested what he is having done that needs doing right now but only takes a week to recover from...

FearOfIrishItis? Causes shaking of the hands and fingers.

[Neils]

At least the tackles will be cleaner in the match today. McCall just said a tendon on his thumb being operated on today. 10 days out.

[mike909]

I think reports say it a "feasible" recovery period. I'd guess England planning will include the not fit option!

[RBB]

Apparently he can't lift his arms?

[BG]

Apparently he can't lift his arms?

... or wrap them

[RBB]

Not good, I think Lima may have had a short bout of that a week or so ago...nasty.