The England captain’s participation in the World Cup is in renewed doubt.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has branded the “circus” around son Owen Farrell’s disciplinary process “absolutely disgusting”.
An independent disciplinary panel caused an outcry on Tuesday when it cleared 31-year-old Farrell to play following his shoulder-led tackle to the head of Taine Basham, which was expected to result in a significant ban. Farrell senior, who concedes his view on the situation is not impartial, expressed anger at some of the intense criticism his son has faced.“When you’re talking about somebody’s son and asking the question, it’s always going to be flawed, so what does that really matter?
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