Owen Farrell could miss England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland

Owen Farrell could miss the start of England’s Six Nations campaign (Ben Whitley/PA) (PA Wire)
Owen Farrell could miss the start of England’s Six Nations campaign (Ben Whitley/PA) (PA Wire)

Owen Farrell is in danger of missing the start of England’s Six Nations campaign after being cited for a dangerous tackle in Saracens’ victory over Gloucester on Friday.

Farrell must face a disciplinary panel on Tuesday after his shoulder made contact with the head of replacement Jack Clement in the 75th minute of the Gallagher Premiership clash at Kingsholm.

England open their Six Nations against Scotland on February 4 and a ban could see the 31-year-old playmaker ruled out of Steve Borthwick’s first match in charge.