A PERFECT ZEN FOR FARRELL

Owen stays cool about his ton of caps

-  DUNCAN BECH

OWEN FARRELL intends to lose himself in Saturday's clash with New Zealand after 'enduring' a week of acclaim for his impending 100th England cap.

Eddie Jones' squad will gather tomorrow night to honour their captain with words and a presentation organised by his Saracens team-mates.

Farrell grew up dreaming of playing for Wigan, the rugby league team captained by his father Andy, but is instead poised to join Jason Leonard and Ben Youngs among England's Test centurions.

"I'm not too good at listening to stuff about myself," said the self-effacing Farrell, 31. "The sooner we get on to the game, the better.