Farrell escapes citing over tackle
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Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell has escaped a citing for his high tackle on Bath full-back Anthony Watson during Saturday's Aviva Premiership final.
The Rugby Football Union [RFU] has instead issued a disciplinary warning over the second-minute tackle in
Sarries' 28-16 victory
at Twickenham.
Farrell later
apologised for the challenge
on his England team-mate.
The decision means Farrell, 23, is free to play in England's three World Cup warm-up matches in August.
"Farrell [Saracens] has received a citing commissioner warning [level 1 citi…
The Rugby Football Union [RFU] has instead issued a disciplinary warning over the second-minute tackle in
Sarries' 28-16 victory
at Twickenham.
Farrell later
apologised for the challenge
on his England team-mate.
The decision means Farrell, 23, is free to play in England's three World Cup warm-up matches in August.
"Farrell [Saracens] has received a citing commissioner warning [level 1 citi…
