England 19-17 Wales: Owen Farrell could miss World Cup opener after 'bunker' red card
Farrell became the first England player to have a yellow card upgraded to a red by the new 'Bunker' review system, after a high tackle on Taine Basham.
The newly introduced 'Bunker' review system for foul play, which is being used during the Summer Nations Series, was called into action as on-field referee Nika Amashukeli could not decide if Farrell's tackle on Basham warranted a straight red card. Urged on by a vocal home support, England quickly responded and Itoje was the beneficiary at the back of the rolling maul to end England's two hours and 34 minute wait for a try since Jamie George's consolation against Ireland in Dublin at the end of the Six Nations.
Farrell's boot handed them the advantage but Ollie Lawrence's powerful run, as he cut back inside and shrugged off Tom Rogers with an outstretched palm, was a rare moment of incision.
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