Last Updated: 09/01/23 10:17am
Owen Farrell is a doubt for the start of England’s Six Nations campaign after being cited
Owen Farrell is a doubt for the start of the Six Nations, after the England skipper was cited for a high tackle which went unpunished in the Premiership clash between Saracens and Gloucester.
“Owen Farrell, Saracens, has been cited following the game against Gloucester Rugby on Friday 6 January for dangerous tackling, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13,” the RFU confirmed on Monday.
“Farrell’s hearing will take place on Tuesday 10 January at 6.30pm and will be heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Philip Evans with Becky Essex and Mitch Read.”
Steve Borthwick’s England face Scotland in their opening Six Nations clash on Saturday February 4.
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