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“I still don\u2019t understand why Henry Arundell can\u2019t get a game. To me, it\u2019s absolute madness. What a waste it is to have a player of Arundell\u2019s undoubted quality carrying the water. I would have him at full back alongside a couple of the flyers who did not even make the trip.”<\/p>\n
Farrell has faced criticism for his performances at the World Cup after taking the place of George Ford on his return from injury, despite the fly-half’s impressive 27-point haul in the group stage opener against Argentina. Woodward, however, has given his backing to England’s all-time leading points scorer to produce the goods against Fiji when it truly matters.<\/p>\n
“Farrell is world class at 10 and it\u2019s right he starts there for England. He never wears No 12 for Saracens,” he added. “The big question for Borthwick is whether or not he thinks Farrell is the best No 10 in the England squad right now. Only he will know that. But Farrell\u2019s selection for Fiji clearly tells me that in Borthwick\u2019s eyes, he is.<\/p>\n
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DON’T MISS <\/strong> “I\u2019m a big fan of Farrell at his best. But I don\u2019t think he has been at that level at the World Cup so far, predominantly because his suspension meant he is still lacking minutes. Playing him at 12 has also not helped him one jot. Farrell looked rusty against Chile and Samoa but there is no doubt he is a big game player and I expect him to be much improved against Fiji.<\/p>\n “I\u2019m sure he won\u2019t like this, but I actually feel sorry for Farrell. Because he is physically imposing for a fly-half, he gets moved too easily away from No 10. He has taken a lot of negative feedback from fans which he doesn\u2019t deserve.”<\/p>\n England have won all four matches at the World Cup so far after edging past Samoa 18-17 in their final group match. They face Fiji in a bid to make the semi-finals on Sunday with a 4pm kick-off at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.<\/p>\n
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