Fans can't believe what Owen Farrell did against Exeter Chiefs

The men in black took their lead at the top of the Premiership back to 10 points with a dominant 35-3 win over rivals Exeter.

One fan commented: "Absolute classic from Owen Faz, excellent pass … what an excellent game .., happy new year Sarries,"

Another said: "Owen Farrell, woof. Wonder if he'd be a good fly-half for England..."

A third wrote: "Owen Farrell is rugby’s version of Roy Keane,"

“Trying to lead a team in those conditions is tough. It is where you see the ultimate game managers and leaders and Owen is still at the very forefront of that,” Saracens head coach Joe Shaw said.

“When you look at the whole of this season and you see some of the performances we have put in and the tries we have scored, the person who has been at the centre of that is Owen, showing off his skillset.

“His kicks into space put Exeter under pressure and he backed it up with how physical he was in defence. I thought he was superb.

“If you know anything about rugby you realise what an unbelievable and special talent we have had for this generation.

“He has just turned 31, he has got 100 caps for England, been on three Lions tours, won everything domestically and captained his country. He is absolutely fantastic.”

Saracens: Goode, Malins, Daly, Tompkins, Maitland, Farrell, van Zyl, M Vunipola, George, Riccioni, Itoje, Isiekwe, Christie, Wray, B Vunipola

Frost, Iosefa-Scott, Schickerling, Dunne, Pearson, Cairns, Hendrickson, O'Loughlin

Replacements: Pifeleti, Mawi, Bello, Tizard, Earl, Davies, Lozowski, Lewington

Exeter Chiefs: Hodge, Nowell, Slade, Kata, Woodburn, Simmonds, Maunder, Sio, Yeandle, Williams, van Heerden, Gray, Grondona, Tshiunza, Fisilau

Referee: Craig Maxwell-Keys.

His education began in rugby league - he joined Wigan St Patricks at the age of eight.

It's well known that the Saracens star went to school with England teammate George Ford, however, it's less well known that he went onto study Business at Hertfordshire University.

Farrell celebrates every point he scores by linking his index fingers together to make a 'JJ' sign, the Joining Jack salute, Joining Jack being a charity dedicated to the needs of sufferers of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.^[ Farrell is also a patron for Duchenne muscular dystrophy charity Duchenne UK.

He became the youngest ever player to appear in English professional rugby, making his debut aged 17 and 11 days. This record was later beaten by schoolmate Ford.

It's well known that Owen is the son of Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. However, it's less commonly know that his uncle Sean O'Loughlin is also a rugby league legend, winning 34 caps for Great Britain between 1993 and 2009. He also has two younger sisters, Elleshia and Gracie and one younger brother, Gabriel.

He married his longtime girlfriend Georgina “Georgie” Farrell (née Lyon) in July 2018. Their son, Tommy Farrell, was born in March 2019. They keep their life largely private.

He was not at first registered as a Farrell, but took mum Colleen’s family name of O’Loughlin. The couple married in 1995, changing Owen’s surname to Farrell the following year.

Along with his wife Georgie, he loves long walks with his dogs.

Owen Farrell loves Swiss tennis star, Roger Federer. He admires his game management, consistency and skill.

"Schalk Burger without a doubt. He has something special inside him that keeps him going all day."

In 2005, the 13-year-old Farrell had a trial at Old Trafford, and did enough to convince the club's academy executives that the then goalkeeper deserved an extended spell with the club. Years later, they dressed him up as a goalkeeper on his stag fo.

The England captain currently drives a Land Rover defender.