Owen Farrell could miss start of Six Nations as he undergoes ankle surgery

England's Owen Farrell: Is to undergo ankle surgery and is expected to be out for 10-12 weeks. Picture: Andrew Matthews

England captain Owen Farrell is a doubt for the start of the Six Nations after Saracens revealed that he faces up to three months out because of ankle surgery.

Farrell has been given a timeline of between 10 to 12 weeks for his recovery, meaning he could miss the opener against Scotland on February 5 and possibly the round two trip to Rome eight days later due to a lack of match fitness.