Rassie feels for ‘emotional’ Farrell
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Erasmus has come out in defence of Ireland coach Andy Farrell’s fiery response to the commentary directed at son Owen’s rescinded red card.
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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Erasmus has come out in defence of Ireland coach Andy Farrell’s fiery response to the commentary directed at son Owen’s rescinded red card.
Nigel Owens has weighed in on the tackle that led to Owen Farrell’s dismissal against Wales, and rescinded red card, as well as the final outcome for the England captain.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Ireland coach Andy Farrell has labelled the “circus” surrounding the row over son Owen’s rescinded red card “absolutely disgusting”.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.
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.