'Disgusting circus': Andy Farrell slams treatment of Owen as World Rugby appeals against England sta

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World Rugby has challenged the judicial decision allowing Owen Farrell to play in the World Cup - an angry response from his father and Irish coach Andy and England coach Steve Borthwick. The British star has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the entire Australian judiciary after he was shown a red card after a dangerous interception in the World Cup warm-up match against Ireland last week. It was thought that Farrell, who had previously been suspended for loud interference, could face a lengthy ban by excluding him from some World Cup matches, but was spared due to a history of anger. Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Reddit Share The decision will now go through an appeal process where the UK star may still face a ban. “World confirmed today to Rugby Football Union and Six Nations that it will exercise its right appeal regarding the Owen Farrell disciplinary decision, following careful review of the independent Judicial Committee's full written decision 16 August. "World Rugby fully supports important role played by an independent disciplinary process in maintaining the integrity and values ​​of sport, especially when it comes to head-contact foul games. Player welfare is sport's number one priority and Chief Contact Process is at heart of this task at sport's elite level. . "World Rugby, considering the entire written decision, considers that an appeal is necessary. An independent Appeals Committee will be appointed to decide the matter as soon as possible, in accordance with the provisions set out in Regulation 17." Farrell was expelled for a shoulder-led challenge to Wales' replacement Taine Basham in Saturday's Wales win. He was shown a yellow card, but was promoted to a red card by the newly introduced bunker inspection system. Andy Farrell was upset by the decision. “The circus going on in and around all this is absolutely disgusting, I think it's disgusting,” he said. “When you talk about someone's son and ask the question, it will always be imperfect, so what does it really matter? “I normally don't say much about my son for these kinds of reasons. “But what I would probably say right now is that the circus that revolves in and around all this is absolutely disgusting, I think, disgusting. "I think people who like to spend time in the sun have a few more days to keep it up." Borthwick announced a team that will play Ireland minus Owen. "Unfortunately, because his week was interrupted and his preparation interfered, I've decided to remove him from the team he will be managing this weekend," he said. “The situation is truly disappointing. Comments on this seem to be shifting from combat issues to personal attacks on the man's character, which I think is completely wrong. "Owen handled this process in a really respectful way." Earlier on Thursday, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones welcomed the controversial decision to have Farrell play. Jones, who coaches Farrell for England, said he was pleased with Farrell's free play in the World Cup until WR's app