![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/farrell-set-to-return-but-progressive-rugby-want-longer-concussion-rest-period/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1_England-Training-Session.jpg&description='In line with our seven-point elite rugby requirements, we strongly believe that players require a stand down period of at least 21 days following a brain injury. With such an enviable squad to pick from, it seems an excellent opportunity to err on the side of caution'Farrell tackles Guy Porter during low-impact drills on his return to England trainingOwen Farrell has been lined up to start England's autumn rugby campaign just two weeks after he was knocked out playing for his club. Eddie Jones named him in his squad for Sunday's clash with Argentina, although he has one more day of head-injury tests before he can be signed off. Barring any issue today he will be cleared to win his 98th England cap and set himself on course to complete his century against New Zealand at Twickenham in a fortnight. Marcus Smith: Manu Tuilagi adds a fear factor - I know, I've experienced it His return is a massive boost for Jones who describes the 31-year old as an 'icon' and 'one of the all-time greats' of the game. But there is concern elsewhere. Concussion awareness group Progressive Rugby accept Farrell has abided by the protocol that is in place, but they maintain that the current 12-day stand down period is simply not long enough. A spokesperson said: 'In line with our seven-point elite rugby requirements, we strongly believe that players require a stand down period of at least 21 days following a brain injury. Jones: "Owen is the most energetic and one of the most committed rugby players I've ever seen' ( Getty Images) 'With such an enviable squad to pick from, it seems an excellent opportunity to err on the side of caution.' Jonny May also makes a speedy return to the squad just a fortnight after appearing to dislocate an elbow. There could well be a Test debut at blindside for Northampton flanker Alex Coles in place of injured clubmate Courtney Lawes. England boss Eddie Jones should finally get his preferred 10-12-13 combination on the paddock ( Getty Images) But all eyes are){kind=link}
“In line with our seven-point elite rugby requirements, we strongly believe that players require a stand down period of at least 21 days following a brain injury. With such an enviable squad to pick from, it seems an excellent opportunity to err on the side of caution”
Owen Farrell has been lined up to start England’s autumn rugby campaign just two weeks after he was knocked out playing for his club.
Eddie Jones named him in his squad for Sunday’s clash with Argentina, although he has one more day of head-injury tests before he can be signed off.
Barring any issue today he will be cleared to win his 98th England cap and set himself on course to complete his century against New Zealand at Twickenham in a fortnight.
His return is a massive boost for Jones who describes the 31-year old as an “icon” and “one of the all-time greats” of the game. But there is concern elsewhere.