England will be missing their captain for the start of the Rugby World Cup as Owen Farrell’s suspension was reinstated. The Saracens fly-half will miss the first two of England’s pool matches due t…
England will be missing their captain for the start of the Rugby World Cup as Owen Farrell’s suspension was reinstated.’s pool matches due to a four-game ban by World Rugby.His yellow card, though, was upgraded to red by the bunker review systemThose four games include warm-ups against Ireland and Fiji, before England open their tournament against Argentina on September 9, followed by a match against Japan.
However, World Rugby contested the decision, with Farrell now learning his fate at a disciplinary hearing. Teammate Billy Vuniopla is also waiting to hear the outcomes of a review into his high tackle on Ireland’s Andrew Porter.Footage shows Australian rugby league team mocking Jonny Bairstow with celebration
The decision on Farrell leaves a huge hole in Steve Borthwick’s line-up ahead of their clash with Fiji on Saturday. Their World Cup campaign then stats at the Stade de Marseille against Argentina on September 9, with England currently fifth favourites to win the tournament in the betting markets.
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