Lancaster dismisses 'absolutely incorrect' nepotism allegation over Owen Farrell selection

Lancaster has angrily rejected the suggestion that Andy Farrell pushed for his son Owen to be picked.

Lancaster dismisses 'absolutely incorrect' nepotism allegation over Owen Farrell selection

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has angrily rejected the suggestion that Andy Farrell pushed for his son Owen to be picked as “absolutely incorrect”.

Farrell, the team’s backs coach, faced questions on Monday over the role he played in Owen Farrell’s return to the starting XV during the World Cup.

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