Owen Farrell is turning heads at 34! The Saracens legend made a jaw-dropping return to the Premiership that had commentators and fans in awe. In a high-stakes match against Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop, Farrell delivered an unforgettable piece of trickery that led to a stunning try for Saracens.
Here’s how it unfolded: Scrum-half Ivan van Zyl passed to Farrell, who cleverly twisted as if returning the ball. But it was all part of the plan! He set up winger Lucio Cinti with a perfect offload, allowing Cinti to blitz through Harlequins’ defence. A quick switch with fly-half Fergus Burke, and Saracens were over the line!
Commentators were left gasping. David Flatman couldn’t hide his surprise when Cinti found that gap, and Nick Mullins was mid-comment when the magic happened, exclaiming Burke’s dash to the try line. Chris Ashton praised the Saracens’ creative offloads, dubbing Farrell’s pass as pure class.
Fans online couldn’t get enough: “Some players never lose it,” one wrote, while another chimed in with, “Owen Farrell. Class is permanent.” It’s clear this rugby icon hasn’t lost his magic touch.
Farrell’s comeback started strong with Saracens’ dominating win over Newcastle Red Bulls, where they scored five tries. His return isn’t just about skill – it’s about camaraderie too. Maro Itoje, Farrell’s long-time team-mate and Lions captain, shared how having Farrell back felt like reuniting with family.
“Owen’s return makes any team better,” Itoje said. “His willingness to support and share ideas to push the team forward is truly admirable.”
With Farrell back, Saracens might just be the team to watch. Here’s hoping for more of that brilliance on the field! 🏉🔥 #RugbyMagic #OwenFarrell #Saracens