George Ford will wear the number 10 jersey at the Aviva Stadium
“However, in light of the fact that so much of Owen’s training and match preparation time this week has been significantly affected and interrupted by the disciplinary process, I have not selected him in the match day 23. Owen will travel to Ireland with our full support.
Farrell, son of Ireland coach Andy, was surprisingly let off the hook by a Six Nations Rugby independent judicial committee on Wednesday, who agreed with the outhalf that his no-arms tackle on Wales’ Taine Bashman warranted a yellow card only.The decision caused uproar on social media, with ex-players and player welfare advocates almost unanimous in agreeing it set a bad example at a time when the long-term effect of head injuries is in the spotlight.
A lengthy suspension would be a serious blow to Borthwick’s World Cup plans, with Farrell potentially missing England's crucial first two pool games against Argentina and Japan.
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