article: Owen Farrell hopes to be in contention for Saracens' European Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne on April 18. The Saracens and England international fly-half has been sidelined since suffering a knee ligament injury against Clermont in the Champions Cup in January. Farrell missed the entire RBS 6 Nations campaign as a result, with Bath's George Ford filling the number 10 shirt in accomplished fashion as England finished second behind title winners Ireland. Owen Farrell is hoping to be fit for Saracens' Champions Cup semi-final clash against Clermont on April 18 . Farrell has been out of action since he suffered a knee ligament injury against the same opponents in January . Asked if he hoped to be back for the semi-final, Farrell told BT Sport: 'I'm hoping to be. The knee is feeling good. 'I did everything yesterday - ran, kicked, tackled, got stuck in. I was blowing a bit, but I was alright . 'So we will see how I get on in training this week, and we'll make a decision then.' Saracens return to Aviva Premiership action this weekend against play-off rivals Leicester at Allianz Park, before tacking Clermont in Saint Etienne seven days later. Farrell missed the entire RBS 6 Nations because of the injury with George Frod (left) excelling in his absence .
highlights: Saracens face Clermont in the Champions Cup semi-final on April 18 .
  Sarries defeated Clermont 46-6 at the same stage last season .
  Owen Farrell has been out of action since January with a knee injury .
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