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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Gerard Meagher

Appeal puts Farrell’s place with England at Rugby World Cup back in jeopardy

Owen Farrell being called over by referee Nika Amashukeli during England’s game last weekend against Wales.
Owen Farrell being called over by referee Nika Amashukeli during England’s game last weekend against Wales. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

Owen Farrell’s availability to lead England into the World Cup is in jeopardy again after World Rugby announced that it is appealing against the decision to rescind his red card.

In the latest twist of a saga that threatens to drastically undermine England’s World Cup preparations, World Rugby has said that an appeal was warranted having considered the full written decision of the disciplinary panel which cleared Farrell on Tuesday.

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