Owen Farrell ‘incredibly regretful’ about high tackle says Saracens chief

“We can safely assume that Owen won’t be available for Leinster and we’ll plan as such”

Owen Farrell is facing a substantial ban for a high tackle, Adam Davy/PA

Owen Farrell is “incredibly regretful” over the illegal tackle that is almost certain to see him banned for Saracens’ most important game of the season, according to his director of rugby Mark McCall.

Farrell faces an online disciplinary hearing on Tuesday night when he will discover the length of his suspension for being shown the first red card of his career on the hour mark of Saturday’s defeat by Wasps.