Drama on the rugby scene! 🌍🏉 Owen Farrell finds himself in the hot seat after a controversial Lions call-up has Racing 92’s owner, Jacky Lorenzetti, seeing red. 🤔🦁
Farrell left the Parisian club in June, despite being halfway through a lucrative two-year agreement. Racing had shelled out big bucks, initially signing him for £500,000, but later agreed on his departure for £225,000 after lengthy discussions. 🤑🇫🇷
Lorenzetti didn’t mince words, feeling blindsided by Farrell’s subsequent appearance on the Lions’ Australian summer tour. “I felt like throwing up,” he revealed to L’Equipe. According to Lorenzetti, Farrell’s exit was supposedly due to injury woes and a desire for less play. Yet, come July, there Farrell was, sporting the iconic Lions jersey. 🦁🥴
This unexpected turn of events had Lorenzetti feeling ‘betrayed’, claiming Farrell lied about his situation. Despite it all, Farrell made a significant impact with the Lions, becoming the only player in the professional era to win two Lions Test series, even securing a pivotal series-clinching win in Melbourne. 🏆💪
With whispers about Racing 92 steering clear of high-profile signings following recent instability, it seems the French club could be adopting a new strategy. Former coach Stuart Lancaster hinted at internal team frustrations, suggesting some players lacked the drive to reach their potential. 🤷♂️🔄
As for Farrell, everyone’s eager to see if he’ll make a roaring return to the England squad next season. Stay tuned for more on this unfolding rugby saga! 👀🇬🇧