Boks intend to tackle like Farrell
Damian de Allende and Mzwandile Stick insist it will be in line with World Rugby ‘standards’ for the Springboks to execute tackles like Owen Farrell’s hit on André Esterhuizen.
Farrell’s tackle a penalty, say ex-referees
Former Test referees André Watson and Rob Debney say Owen Farrell’s tackle on André Esterhuizen should have been penalised.
Moore: Gardner call was consistent
Brian Moore says referee Angus Gardner’s controversial call in the closing moments of England’s win against the Springboks was in line with his other calls in the match.
No citing for Farrell
England co-captain Owen Farrell has not been cited for his controversial tackle on Bok centre André Esterhuizen at Twickenham.
Jones has ‘no idea’ about Farrell tackle
England coach Eddie Jones says he doesn’t know if Owen Farrell will be cited and suspended for his controversial tackle on André Esterhuizen at Twickenham.
Twitter reaction to Farrell tackle
How Twitter reacted to referee Angus Gardner’s decision not to penalise England’s Owen Farrell for a dangerous tackle.
Brown: Farrell a great leader
England fullback Mike Brown has hailed captain Owen Farrell ahead of their opening Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Jones: Farrell must ‘frighten’ players
England coach Eddie Jones says he wants captain Owen Farrell to leave his mark on the team during their upcoming June test series against the Springboks.
Saffas snubbed in player rankings list
England flyhalf Owen Farrell has been rated as the best player in the world by Rugby Worldmagazine, while no South African made the top 20. Beauden Barrett, the 2017 World Rugby Player of the Year, was selected in second place, while lock Brodie Retallick is the only other All Black in the top 10. In the magazine’s list of the world’s… Read more →
