Owen Farrell 'deserved red card' for tackle on Anthony Watson in Premiership final, says Bath coach Mike Ford
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Owen Farrell 'deserved red card' for tackle on Anthony Watson in Premiership final, says Bath coach Mike Ford
Man-of-the-match Owen Farrell should have received a red card for a second-minute high tackle on Anthony Watson in the Aviva Premiership final, Bath head coach Mike Ford said on Saturday night.
• Bath 16 Saracens 28, Premiership final match report Farrell scored 18 points including a try in Saracens’ 28-16 victory, but could be cited for his swinging arm, which forced Watson off with a head injury.
If he is charged, the lower level penalty for such an offence is a two-week ban, which could affect his summer preparations with England for the Rugby World Cup.
Ford said: “It is a big …
• Bath 16 Saracens 28, Premiership final match report Farrell scored 18 points including a try in Saracens’ 28-16 victory, but could be cited for his swinging arm, which forced Watson off with a head injury.
If he is charged, the lower level penalty for such an offence is a two-week ban, which could affect his summer preparations with England for the Rugby World Cup.
Ford said: “It is a big …
