Owen Farrell working on tackle technique as he prepares for England return after ban

Owen Farrell has had to serve a ban following a high tackle (Matt Dunham/PA)

Owen Farrell is undertaking additional tackling practice as England’s captain prepares for his first match since serving a five-week suspension for a dangerous challenge.

Farrell was sent off for knocking Wasps’ Charlie Atkinson unconscious with a high hit last month and as a result of the ensuing ban, the 29-year-old missed Saracens’ Champions Cup quarter and semi-finals.