LIST: 3 times Owen Farrell proved he's actually a great bloke

Here are three times he proved it down the years.

The England fly-halves celebration involves linking both his index fingers together as he holds his hands out in front of him. And the reason for his celebration stems from his close relationship with one of his biggest fans - nine-year-old Jack Johnson.

Sports-mad Jack suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a debilitating muscle-wasting disorder that will leave him crippled and unable to walk. Having learned about Jack’s condition a few years ago, Farrell has been a big supporter of his in raising awareness of the charity Joining Jack.

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.

When USA international John Quill was sent off for his horrific tackle on Farrell, the England fly-half insisted it was an accident and provided a statement saying so for the disciplinary hearing.