Owen Farrell will bring down the curtain on an illustrious Saracens career over the coming weeks, with the 32-year old set to join French club Racing 92 this summer.
The out-half has had an incredible spell at the English side, winning six Premiership titles and three Champions Cups during his time there.
Farrell will be hoping to finish his time with Saracens on a high over the remainder of the campaign, with the club currently second in the Premiership. They would beat Bath on a 15-12 scoreline yesterday to keep their strong run of domestic form going, although their captain would find himself in hot water with the referee at one point in the fixture.
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Bath player calls out Owen Farrell over referee treatment
Owen Farrell has been a controversial figure on the pitch at times down through the years. Not only does he produce some questionable hits at times, but he sometimes rubs referees up the wrong way when speaking with them.
Yesterday provided an example of that.
After Saracens star Mauro Itoje was given a yellow card by referee Luke Pearce in the first half of the game, Bath player Niall Annett was not happy with Farrell after he attempted to question the official's decision.
The referee would soon have a word with both players. You can watch the incident below.
'You're not the ref, Owen'
Owen Farrell and Niall Annett in conversation 🫣#GallagherPrem pic.twitter.com/xiiTShkxM6— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) April 26, 2024
Pearce: [The hit] is not flush, that's why it's yellow. It does come off his shoulder and then there's contact.
Farrell: So how is that dangerous then?
Pearce: It's high, that's why it's dangerous.
Farrell: I get that, but it's chest on chest, he needs to be touched.
Pearce: I get it, but it's a yellow.
Annett: Owen, mind you business! It's done, he's gone. You're not the ref!
Farrell: Oh shut up man (to Bath player). What are you talking about? I'm allowed to talk to him! Tell him.
Saracens were not too badly affected by Itoje's spell in the bin, going on to secure a hard fought victory.
As for Owen Farrell, you get the sense that he might well have a few more run ins with players and officials before the end of his time in England.
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