2. When he made Nigel Owens cry
After what proved to be the Welshmans’ final Six Nations match back in February 2020, Owen revealed: “After the game I even had a hug off Owen Farrell.
“That meant a lot to me and says everything about the values of our game and those who play it. The England squad could not have been more courteous towards me.
“In fact, I will let you into another little secret. Farrell, as captain, presented me with an England jersey which read simply: ‘France v England, Six Nations, Le Crunch, Nigel Owens 98th Test.