Robinson gambles on untested Farrell

ANDY FARRELL remains part of England’s World Cup plans despite not having played a single game of competitive rugby union since his expensive cross-code switch to Saracens over a year ago.

Farrell, the former Great Britain rugby league captain, has been included alongside the fit-again Jonny Wilkinson in England’s 55-man elite squad for the coming season.

Farrell signed from Wigan while recovering from knee surgery and he went on to miss all of last season after suffering toe and then back injuries.