England make raft of changes
The inclusion of Owen Farrell at inside centre is one of 10 changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s warm-up match against Ireland at Twickenham.
Gardner: I got Farrell call wrong
Referee Angus Gardner has admitted that he should have penalised England’s Owen Farrell for his controversial tackle on Bok centre André Esterhuizen.
Jones defends Farrell tackles
England coach Eddie Jones says Owen Farrell’s tackles will only become a problem if referees start penalising them.
Watch: Another Farrell shoulder charge
England flyhalf Owen Farrell was fortunate not to concede a penalty try after making this hit at Twickenham.
Farrell: I want to play within the rules
England flyhalf Owen Farrell insists his tackling technique is legitimate.
‘Farrell’s allowed to be hit late’
England coach Eddie Jones believes Owen Farrell is treated differently by officials because he is tough enough to play through the pain.
‘Farrell call wasn’t straightforward’
Defence guru Omar Mouneimne says the complex context of the controversial collision between Owen Farrell and André Esterhuizen needs to be understood, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
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.
