England captain Owen Farrell is taking a break from international rugby “to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being,” club side Saracens announced on Wednesday.

England rugby captain Owen Farrell is taking a break from the national team and will miss the Six Nations tournament to "prioritize his and his family's mental well-being” his club Saracens said Wednesday.

Owen Farrell will miss the Six Nations after opting to take a break from Test rugby. The 32-year-old became England ’s record points-scorer in leading Steve Borthwick’s side to a third-place finish at the Rugby World Cup in France.