Kolisi: Kick Farrell out of World Cup
Captain Siya Kolisi is one of at least three Springboks who think Owen Farrell deserves to miss the 2023 World Cup for a dangerous tackle.
Captain Siya Kolisi is one of at least three Springboks who think Owen Farrell deserves to miss the 2023 World Cup for a dangerous tackle.
Owen Farrell has received a surprise supporter in the form of France and former Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards, who jumped to the defence of the England captain.
George Ford narrowly sidestepped admitting that fellow England flyhalf Owen Farrell “got away with” a dangerous tackle against Wales.
Players have pulled no punches in making their feelings known after Tonga centre George Moala was hit with a 10-week ban for a tip-tackle in the warm-up against Canada.
Owen Farrell is free to play for England at the World Cup after a foul play review committee rescinded his red card for a dangerous tackle against Wales.
Owen Farrell is set to miss the start of the World Cup after being sent off for a dangerous hit, and here is a tongue-in-cheek take on the England skipper addressing his technique.
Owen Farrell is set to find out on Tuesday if he will miss England’s World Cup opener against Argentina after he was sent off in a warm-up match against Wales.
Owen Farrell has come under heavy fire for his latest dangerous tackle against Wales, in scenes reminiscent of his shoulder charge on Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen in 2018.
Owen Farrell seems set to miss the start of the World Cup after being sent off in the warm-up win over Wales, although England coach Steve Borthwick cautioned against pre-empting the disciplinary process.
Owen Farrell was sent off as England came from behind to beat Wales 19-17 in a scrappy World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham on Saturday.