Owen Farrell set to start England’s autumn opener against Argentina

COMEBACK: Owen Farrell speaks to England head coach Eddie Jones during a training session on Wednesday. Pic: Andrew Matthews/PA

Owen Farrell is on course to start England’s autumn opener against Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday as he closes in on making a full recovery from concussion.

Farrell only has Thursday’s return to play protocol to complete after being knocked out against Exeter on October 22, placing him on the brink of being able form a midfield trio alongside Marcus Smith and Manu Tuilagi for the first time.