England’s World Cup naughty list grows
England’s Billy Vunipola has joined captain Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of next month’s Rugby World Cup after receiving a suspension for his red card in a warm-up match against Ireland.
England’s Billy Vunipola has joined captain Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of next month’s Rugby World Cup after receiving a suspension for his red card in a warm-up match against Ireland.
Owen Farrell will only miss two of England’s World Cup pool matches after a successful World Rugby appeal saw him handed a backdated four-week ban for his dangerous tackle.
England are set to find out on Tuesday what impact, if any, disciplinary rulings on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell will have on their World Cup campaign.
Owen Farrell will face a disciplinary panel on Tuesday, where it will be decided whether the England captain is banned and will miss the start of the World Cup.
Rassie Erasmus has come out in defence of Ireland coach Andy Farrell’s fiery response to the commentary directed at son Owen’s rescinded red card.
Nigel Owens has weighed in on the tackle that led to Owen Farrell’s dismissal against Wales, and rescinded red card, as well as the final outcome for the England captain.
Steve Borthwick said Owen Farrell had been subjected to “personal attacks” as the England captain was again forced to face the possibility of missing the start of the World Cup.
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has labelled the “circus” surrounding the row over son Owen’s rescinded red card “absolutely disgusting”.
George Ford will take the reins as England’s starting flyhalf in the World Cup warm-up against Ireland on Saturday, with Owen Farrell facing a World Rugby appeal over his dismissed red card.
World Rugby has officially confirmed that the governing body will exercise its right to appeal the Owen Farrell disciplinary decision.