FLAG DAY IN FAZ FAMILY

ANDY FARRELL says he is “bursting with pride” at son Owen’s 100th England cap.

Ireland boss Faz (above, with Owen) is preparing to take on Australia hours after Farrell junior achieves his century at Twickenham against the All Blacks.

“We are as parents, as a family, bursting with pride with what he’s achieved,” said Farrell senior. “When I’m coaching against Owen or working with him, it’s just work. But when you’re watching your son play his 100th game as a parent, that’s even more daunting and even more proud and even more nervous.

“Owen’s strength is like every person who gets to these type of milestones, his strength is he never thinks he’s that type of player that you’re talking about.

“They want to prove their selfworth as a team-mate and as a player every single week and that’s why they stay right at the top through all the ups and downs.

“You know the sacrifice that’s gone into a career and anyone who gets up to 100 caps, they’ve shown mental strength, physical strength and resilience in both of those as well. Then you add him being my son, it’s pretty special.”

Ahead of England’s clash with New Zealand, Eddie Jones predicted that by the World Cup centre Manu Tuilagi (above) will be better than ever.

“Manu is losing some of his physical power, as you do when you get older and you have to develop the rest of your game. We’re seeing that redevelopment in Manu now. I reckon in the next 11 months, you’ll see a different but better version of Manu.”