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Farrell’s red mist is black spot in captaincy traits | Chris Hewett

How many bases need to be covered in what makes a Test-level captain? Chris Hewett explores after seeing the likes of Johnson and McCaw in the flesh

Owen Farrell

CHRIS HEWETT LOOKS AT THE VARIOUS WAYS CAPTAINS HAVE TREATED REFEREES

Almost exactly three years ago, just before a Six Nations set-to with the French on the far side of the water, Eddie Jones was asked to explain the logic in appointing Owen Farrell as his latest captain. “He’s an aggressive, in-your-face player,” came the reply – perhaps the least contentious seven words ever to pass the head coach’s lips.
Jones was stating the bleedin’ obvious. The Saracens midfielder barely possesses a sidestep, let alone one of the backward variety, and anyone waiting for him to recognise the moral sup...

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