Selecting Owen Farrell for this summer's British and Irish Lions tour of Australia could make sense - sentiment and nepotism have nothing to do with it.
Saracens missed out on the chance to book a Champions Cup round of 16 home tie as Castres produced a stunning victory in London.
Double Rugby World Cup-winning skipper Siya Kolisi may not be retained as South Africa captain, said head coach Rassie Erasmus.
Former England head coach Stuart Lancaster has told Sky Sports he feels Owen Farrell can play for England again and “has the 2027 World Cup in him".
Stuart Lancaster has confirmed Racing 92 are interested in recruiting Owen Farrell from Saracens but no deal is yet done.
Bath passed the biggest test of their revival yet by toppling Top 14 leaders Racing 92 29-25 and qualifying for the Champions Cup knockouts in April.
Racing 92 are in talks to sign England captain Owen Farrell, but have denied an agreement has been reached.
Clinical Ulster secured a big victory against Racing 92 in the Champions Cup while Bath edged out Cardiff and holders La Rochelle lost again.