ENGLAND captain Owen Farrell will not be available for this season’s Six Nations Championship after deciding to take a break from international rugby, it was announced yesterday.

In a statement, Farrell’s club Saracens said his decision had been made “in order to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being.”

Saracens added that 32-year-old Farrell would continue to play for them and captain the Premiership club.