Suspended Farrell running opposition plays in trainingAlex Goode or Manu Vunipola will come in at fly-halfOwen Farrell is steeling his Saracens teammates for their Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster by adopting Johnny Sexton’s role in training this week. Farrell is suspended for Saturday’s match in
Dublin but the Saracens director of rugby, Mark McCall, has revealed how the
England captain is still playing a crucial role in his side’s preparation.
Leinster – unbeaten since losing last season’s European final to Saracens – were heavy favourites even before Farrell’s five-week ban for a dangerous tackle was confirmed, but while he cannot line up at the Aviva Stadium the fly-half is leading the opposition attack in training.