England captain Owen Farrell could still be banned for his tackle on Wales flanker Taine Basham in the Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham.
Reports have emerged, and confirmed to Planet Rugby, that the fly-half could face another disciplinary hearing before this weekend’s clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
A disciplinary panel rescinded Farrell’s red card on Tuesday, as they judged that Jamie George forced a ‘late change in dynamics’ which played a significant role in the skipper making a dangerous tackle.
The panel’s decision meant that Farrell would be available to face Ireland this weekend and captain England at the World Cup.
However, that could change with reports suggesting that World Rugby will appeal the panel’s verdict.
Rugby writer Murray Kinsella revealed the news on Wednesday afternoon on X (formerly Twitter).
“Hearing that World Rugby will appeal the Owen Farrell decision. No word on when the new hearing might take place, but presumably has to be before this weekend,” Kinsella’s post read.
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