Known as as much as substitute Elliot Daly final week, Farrell took half in his first full coaching session with the Lions on Tuesday.
Itjoe – who took over from Jamie George as England captain earlier than this yr’s Six Nations – stated he’s enthusiastic about what the now four-time Lions vacationer can convey to the desk in Australia.
It’s extremely possible that Farrell, who can present cowl at fly-half and inside centre, will play towards the AU-NZ Invitational facet in Adelaide on Saturday.
It will likely be 10 weeks since he final performed a sport, having suffered a concussion together with his former membership Racing.
“It is fairly thrilling to see what he might probably convey to us,” stated Itoje.
“Owen and I truly went to the identical college. After I was in 12 months 7, he was in 12 months 10 – so I’ve recognized Owen since I used to be actually 11.
“However he did not begin speaking to me till perhaps I used to be 12 or so. The 12 months 10s did not actually communicate to the 12 months 7s. After I obtained to 12 months 8, he began to speak.
“I’ve an excellent relationship with him. And he simply desires the squad to do nicely. He is clearly again at Saracens now, which is nice.”
Itoje, who returns to the lions facet for Wednesday’s sport towards the Brumbies, was additionally requested if he’s bemused on the means individuals react to Farrell.
“It is fairly exceptional, actually,” he stated. “He does provoke fairly sturdy reactions, both means. It is fairly loopy.
“I am certain he is considering, like, ‘what did I do?’ However no, he is superb, and I believe all the pieces might be cool.”
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