England captain Owen Farrell will appear before an independent appeal hearing on Tuesday as he seeks to stave off a potential ban for his red card in the win over Wales last weekend that will throw his Rugby World Cup future into doubt.Flyhalf Farrell received a yellow card, later upgraded to a red during
England captain Owen Farrell will appear before an independent appeal hearing on Tuesday as he seeks to stave off a potential ban for his red card in the win over Wales last weekend that will throw his Rugby World Cup future into doubt.
The Judicial Committee this week agreed with Farrell that there were mitigating circumstances in the collision, in which his shoulder struck the head of Basham, as England team mate Jamie George pushed the Wales player into his path. World Rugby have appealed, much to the irritation of England coach Steve Borthwick, who has slammed the process and said the player continues to have their full support.
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