Farrell's Racing move is best for him... whatever prompted decision

OWEN FARRELL'S big move to Racing 92 was finally confirmed last night, but the motivation behind it will depend on whose perspective you seek.

- Nick Purewal

A much-deserved new life adventure, a break from the boo-boys or a stage-managed Test rugby exit, to some extent, to suit all parties? Different people with different skin in the game will argue each one of the three, but Farrell quitting Saracens and England this summer most probably represents a combination of all these reasonings.

Farrell has been characterised as feeling unappreciated and undervalued in the wake of being booed at the World Cup. And who can blame the 32-year-old, who became England's record points-scorer and led the Red Rose men to a third-place finish? If all those achievements merit booing, then Farrell would doubtless love to find out what would justify some cheers.

In Paris, though, at the city's most moneyed elite club, Farrell (right) is viewed in an entirely different light.