Farrell's red card overturned
over 2 years in Otago Daily Times
Owen Farrell argued the offence was worthy of only a yellow card and an independent judicial committee agreed. Photo: Action Images via Reuters
England captain Owen Farrell has avoided a suspension after his red card in Saturday's 19-17 win over Wales was surprisingly overturned on Tuesday after a hearing ruled that a late change of direction by the ball carrier contributed to the high contact.