Owen Farrell has been told he must adjust his tackle technique after being entrusted with the England captaincy for the Six Nations. Farrell will complete a reduced three-match ban for a dangerous challenge in time to lead Steve Borthwick's team into their Championship opener against Scotland at Twickenham on 4 February. Borthwick has dismissed the controversy generated by Farrell's availability given that the final match of his suspension has been allocated to Saracens' clash with Bristol on 28 January, a fixture he would never have played in because of its proximity to the Six Nations.