England and Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell could once again be in trouble for his tackling after another dangerous hit has made the headlines.
In Saracens dramatic 19-16 victory over Gloucester, Owen Farrell made a dangerous high tackle, and leading with the shoulder in the 77th minute.
The reckless somehow didn't even result in a yellow card, which came to the surprise of viewers, and indeed the commentators, with replays not looking food for Farrell.
😬 Owen Farrell would go on to drop the winning points... #GLOvSAR pic.twitter.com/thRdMNV0BB
— Planet Rugby (@PlanetRugby) January 6, 2023
If Gloucester fans were angry then, the situation became worse for their side when Owen Farrell was the hero with the long distance drop goal to win the game for Saracens.
While Owen Farrell deserves credit for winning his side the game, the big talking point from the game is should he even be on the pitch at that moment.
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One of the best @premrugby games this season is settled by a late kick from @Saracens captain Owen Farrell!#GallagherPrem pic.twitter.com/pVLegqI6tG— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) January 6, 2023
Owen Farrell Set For Anxious Wait
There's no doubting the talent and record of Owen Farrell, who has been crucial to the success of England and Saracens over the past decade.
Three Six Nations, a Grand Slam title, Three Champions Cups, the 31-year-old has been a key player for club and country, both at fly-half and at centre.
However, once again, a dangerous, reckless challenge from Farrell has once again stole the headlines. There's no doubt that he has got away with this sort of challenge in the past.
However, as rugby attempts to clamp down on dangerous play, he could be set for a ban at a crucial time of the season.
For Saracens, they face a European double header against Lyon and Edinburgh in the Champions Cup, with the English side third in Pool A.
For England, their Six Nations campaign kicks off in less than a month, and under new manager Steve Borthwick, Owen Farrell will be keen to impress ahead and turn their fortunes around.
It could be a nervous wait for England fans.
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