International rugby next month; Wayne Farrell’s return to international rugby next month has been ruled out after a planned World XV match against France in Bilbao was called off.
It was just 13 days ago when the former England captain announced that he would end his recent Test rest for Ian Foster against Fabian Galthy’s Les Bleus in Spain on June 22.
The 32-year-old announced a test rugby holiday away from England duties following the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup last November.
CANCELED: Wayne Farrell returns to international rugby next month
However, the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour was hoping to return to the international arena with next month’s outing when he led England to a bronze medal win over Argentina in October’s final in Paris.
But those returns are now on hold after match organizers returned the tickets they bought. According to French media reports, reasons related to the match’s staging led to its cancellation.
But those returns are now on hold after match organizers returned the tickets they bought. According to French media reports, reasons related to the match’s staging led to its cancellation.
Farrell’s switch from Saracens to Racing for the next two years will make him unavailable to return to England for player selection due to RFU rules, but the match in Bilbao serves as a reminder that the out-half still has what it takes. Excellent against Test level opposition.
He told Foster, the former All Black coach, of his excitement at being invited to play against the French.
CANCELED: Wayne Farrell returns to international rugby next month.