Saracens second-row Maro Itoje has opened up on star playmaker Owen Farrell\u2019s return to the North London-based outfit and what he brings to the Premiership club.<\/p>\n
Farrell joined Top 14 club Racing 92 at the start of last season, but after just one campaign in France\u2019s top flight, the utility back returned to Saracens and has impressed since rejoining the Premiership outfit.<\/p>\n
The 34-year-old has started at centre in both Sarries<\/a>\u2018 league matches against Newcastle Red Bulls and Bristol Bears and delivered outstanding performances in both outings.<\/p>\n The former England captain finished with a 12-point haul in Saracens\u2019 39-17 victory over Newcastle Red Bulls at Kingston Park before contributing 15 points in last weekend\u2019s 50-17 triumph over Bristol Bears at the StoneX Stadium.<\/p>\n Itoje<\/a>, who is the current England<\/a> skipper and who also skippered the British & Irish Lions<\/a> on their recent tour of Australia, and Farrell<\/a> were team-mates while on duty with the famous touring team and is delighted to have the experienced campaigner alongside him at club level again.<\/p>\n \u2018Him coming back is exciting\u2019<\/p>\n \u201cObviously, Owen coming back makes any team better,\u201d he told the Telegraph<\/a>. \u201cSo, him coming back is exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n Itoje was also asked about Farrell\u2019s possible return to Test action after last representing England at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.<\/p>\n Farrell stepped away from international rugby after the global showpiece citing a need to focus on his and his family\u2019s mental well-being but has said he is still available for England selection since returning to Sarries.<\/p>\n \u201cAs I said, I think he makes any team better,\u201d added Itoje. \u201cThat\u2019s going to be for him and the others to decide in the direction but I think he\u2019s such a quality player.<\/p>\n