Owen Farrell poised for surprise switch in major 2026 shake-up
Rugby NewsFriday, 28 November 2025 at 14:02
Owen Farrell has wasted no time making his presence felt at Saracens — on the pitch and beyond — as he continues to build on an already remarkable legacy.
Fresh from his brief, turbulent adventure with Racing 92, the England legend has slotted straight back into north London life.
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Farrell’s already been spotted putting in bonus hours after training, guiding rising stars like Louie Johnson and Fergus Burke as he leans further into his growing mentorship role.
And it’s no secret where his long-term future lies. Farrell is widely tipped to step fully into coaching at Saracens from 2026, laying the groundwork for the next chapter of his rugby career.
Despite hopes he might walk straight back into the England reckoning upon his Gallagher Premiership return, Farrell remains behind George Ford, Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in Steve Borthwick’s current pecking order.
With a lighter schedule ahead, the fly-half plans to intensify his coaching ambitions in 2026 by stepping into an official role with the academy — and there’s even speculation that he may one day end up coaching opposite his father.
Andy Farrell is back steering the ship with Ireland after his British & Irish Lions sabbatical, and Owen looks increasingly set to follow in his footsteps.
The Best Fly-Halves in the World Right Now (Ranked 5-1)
After a defining Autumn International window, here are the five best No.10s on the planet right now, ranked by current form, influence, and all-round class.
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5. Beauden Barrett (New Zealand)
Barrett remains one of the most complete playmakers of the modern era. His pace may be easing with age, but his intelligence, composure, and tactical nous were evident again this autumn.
While not quite at the peak levels of the players above him, Barrett’s versatility and enduring class still make him a top-five fly-half in world rugby.
4. Handré Pollard (South Africa)
Pollard featured only sparingly this autumn, but his pedigree and big-game temperament maintain his position near the top.
Few fly-halves manage pressure more confidently, and his tactical control remains unmatched when he’s fit and firing. Even with limited recent minutes, Pollard's reliability in high-stakes Test rugby keeps him firmly in the upper tier.
3. Finn Russell (Scotland)
Russell drops from first to third after Scotland’s disappointing autumn, which included losses to both Argentina and New Zealand. Normally the heartbeat of Scotland’s attack, his influence was noticeably restricted across the series, and the team’s cohesion suffered as a result.
Russell is still one of the most gifted 10s in world rugby — his vision and creativity are world-class — but on current form, others have moved ahead of him.
2. George Ford (England)
Ford delivered one of the standout autumn campaigns of any No.10. His game management, tactical kicking, and match control were exceptional, guiding England with clarity and authority.
Ford might not offer the raw explosiveness of others, but his intelligence and decision-making are unmatched right now. A fly-half in total command of his craft.
1. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (South Africa)
The breakout star of the autumn — and the best fly-half in world rugby on current form. Sacha combined precision, composure, and tactical mastery far beyond his experience.
His kicking was ruthless, his control of tempo superb, and his ability to steer the Springbok attack displayed a maturity rarely seen in such a young No.10.
Right now, no fly-half is playing better than Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
Rugby World Cup-winning captains – can you name them all?
Out of these exceptional leaders, some have claimed the title just once, while others have done so on multiple occasions. Captains from nations such as New Zealand, Australia, England, and South Africa are part of the exclusive list of multiple-time champions.
We challenge you to identify all Rugby World Cup-winning captains across the tournament's history spanning 10 editions.
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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