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Evening Standard
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Nick Purewal

Owen Farrell to miss start of Rugby World Cup after 10-hour appeal reinstates red card

Owen Farrell will miss the opening two matches of the Rugby World Cup in a major blow to England’s campaign in France.

Captain Farrell is banned for England’s World Cup opener against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday, September 9, and then the clash with Japan eight days later.

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