Andy Farrell ‘bursting with pride’ as son Owen gets set for England landmark

Father Andy is unable to be at Twickenham for the milestone occasion as his Irish side host Australia later in the day.

Andy Farrell, left, hopes to watch Owen Farrell, right, face South Africa next weekend (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he is “bursting with pride” ahead of son Owen winning his 100th cap for England.

Farrell junior is poised to join Jason Leonard and Ben Youngs on England’s exclusive list of male Test centurions when he captains his country against New Zealand on Saturday evening.