Eddie Jones stands by Owen Farrell over controversial Australia tackle
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• Jones: ‘Owen doesn’t try to tackle outside the laws’• Manu Tuilagi admits to nerves after injury comebackEddie Jones has defended Owen Farrell’s controversial tackling technique after another lucky escape for his co-captain against Australia, insisting: “I like people being hit hard.”The Australia head coach, Michael Cheika, was furious his side were not awarded a penalty try for Farrell’s no-arms tackle on Izack Rodda, branding the decision “ludicrous”, but while Jones admitted his fly-half’s approach is risky, he will not encourage him to change his ways. Related: Owen Farrell has got away…





