BRENDAN GALLAGHER
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Precision: Owen Farrell kicks a penalty

If you want to truly understand the value of Owen Farrell to this England team rewind the last eight minutes of yesterday’s win against South Africa, a triumph that had elements of the Siege of Mafeking or should that be Rourke’s Drift. Certainly if they are handing out any medals Farrell is at the head of the queue.
When Farrell is on the pitch and baring his teeth, as England supporters have appreciated for a while, there is always hope and now he is operating in his natural position at te...