'Forget cards, just break each other's necks': Farrell escape outrage sours World Cup build-up

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Owen Farrell's rescinded red card has drawn widespread scorn and condemnation as World Rugby and its partners are accused of undermining player welfare and officiating in accepting an independent committee's decision on the incident.

Owen Farrell was initially shown yellow before the 'bunker' system upgraded his sanction to a red card.Making a mockery of player welfare, undermining the new"bunker" review system, failing to create deterrence for offenders and further alienating an already confused supporters base.

Just over three weeks before the tenth edition of the jewel in its crown, the World Cup, kicks off in France, World Rugby is facing renewed scorn and frustration from various stakeholders with these some of the frustrations hurled their way over Tuesday's"astounding" decision to overturn Owen Farrell's red card against Wales last weekend.

Emotions are nowadays heightened whenever the 32-year-old flyhalf is cited or sanctioned for foul play because of his controversial tackling technique, which is prone to leading with the shoulder and making no-arms hits on opponents.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.

 

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