Andy Farrell wants end to social media ‘nonsense’ after son Owen’s Lions call

The experienced 10 is now en route to Australia, where his father wants his prior treatment to be consigned to the past.

Owen Farrell has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad (Steve Haag/PA)

Andy Farrell has urged British and Irish Lions fans to get behind his son Owen’s shock call-up to Australia in the hope he escapes the type of negativity he faced at the 2023 World Cup.

Farrell said he had “no hesitation” summoning the former England captain once it became clear that Elliot Daly must return home because of a fractured forearm sustained against the Queensland Reds on Wednesday.