Premier Clubs are targeted at Owen Farrell after Stuart Lancaster’s dismissal

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Stuart Lancaster has officially left his role as head coach of Racing 92 with immediate effect and threw further uncertainty over Owen Farrell’s future in the fighting French club.

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While Racing has not yet confirmed the departure, reports first appeared on Thursday night, suggesting that the English man was ready for a shock discharge. Planet Rugby later claimed that Lancaster was already back, and Ruck has since received confirmation of the news.

The former England and Leinster chief departing midway through the campaign 2024/25 with racing falling in 12th place in Top 14After winning only five of their 15 league matches.

His sudden exit has only intensified speculation that Farrell could interrupt his time in Paris. The ex-England captain has endured a nightmare debut season in France with Midi Olympique Even branding him “Biggest Flop” of the campaign so far.

Farrell’s latest performance-Racings 27-20 home win for Castres-Has only added fuel to the fire. 33-year-olds recently returned from an injury was heavily criticized in the French media, with reports calling it “Probably his worst achievement” Since the high -profile shift from Saracens.

The veteran-fly-seventh was missing out on four tackles, struggling to check the game and were scheduled to “Especially slow” passes while his kick lacked his usual accuracy. With Racing’s attacks that are misunderstood, much of the blame is the country square on Farrell’s shoulders.

With Lancaster away and the press fitting, could Farrell be heading for an early exit from racing? Premiership clubs will undoubtedly look closely.

“Disappointing since the start of the season, Owen Farrell delivered a more than worrying performance on Saturday night. Will he ever return to his previous level? “Asked Marc Duzan about Midi Olympique. The publication did not hold back and questioned whether Farrell is still “strong enough” to deal with the requirements of the Top 14.

A shock return to the premiere?

Farrell’s matches in France have given rise to rumors of a potential return to the Gallagher Premiership, where both Bristol Bears and Leicester Tigers are reportedly watching his situation.

A move back to England could offer the 33-year-old a new start and a chance to regain the form that made him one of Rugby’s most feared playmakers. He would also be eligible to return to England.

Currently, Farrell remains on Racing 92, but questions about his future – and his ability to rediscover his best form – grow higher during the week.

Editors select:

Round 1 Officials: 31 January – February 1

France against Wales (Friday 31 January – Stade de France, Paris)

  • Judge: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
  • Assistant Judges: Andrea Piardi (Italy), Jordan Way (Australia)
  • TMO: Brett Cronan (Australia)
  • FPRO: Damon Murphy (Australia)

Paul Williams, born April 11, 1985, in Waverley, Taranaki, New Zealand, began his refereeing journey in 2011 while still playing as a half -back at club level.

He was named the New Zealand High Performance Referee troop in 2014 and became a full-time super rugby judge in 2016, marking a significant milestone as the first official from Taranaki to do so.

Williams has since officially officered several international test matches and is known for its sound tactical knowledge of the game.

Scotland against Italy (Saturday 1 February – Murrayfield, Edinburgh)

  • Judge: Karl Dickson (England)
  • Assistant Judges: Luke Pearce (England), Damian Schneider (Argentina)
  • TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa)
  • FPRO: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa)

Dickson, born on August 2, 1982, in Salisbury, England, is a former professional rugby union player who turned to a judge after withdrawing from playing. As a Scrum half he played for Harlequins in the English Premier League.

After his play career, Dickson pursued Judge and has risen quickly through the ranks and officers in the English premiere and European competitions. He is known for his player-centric approach and exploits his on-Field experience to manage games effectively.

These judges bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the Six Nations Championship, which ensures that the matches are official at the highest standard.

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