Major blow as Farrell set to miss Argentina

By BEN JAYCOCK at Twickenham

Captain Owen Farrell could miss England’s World Cup opener against Argentina after being sent off in the warm-up win over Wales at Twickenham yesterday.
Farrell faces a ban after becoming the first England player to have a yellow card upgraded to a red by the new ‘Bunker’ review system, following a high tackle on Taine Basham.
Despite Farrell’s red, England coach Steve Borthwick was delighted with his team as a thrilling second half fightback saw them win 19-17 to avenge last week’s defeat in Cardiff.
He said: “I have to compliment the team spirit and character...

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