Steve Borthwick hopeful Owen Farrell will play for England again

Owen Farrell has taken a break from Test rugby (Adam Davy/PA)

Owen Farrell’s future with England remains uncertain after Steve Borthwick revealed he has been given no indication by his captain that he plans to return.

Farrell will miss at least the Six Nations in order to prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing following last autumn’s World Cup in France, during which the Saracens fly-half was repeatedly booed by supporters at games.