Owen Farrell cleared to face New Zealand after not being cited

Owen Farrell cleared to face New Zealand after not being cited for tackle on South Africa’s Andre Esterhuizen

• Owen Farrell has not been cited for his late hit in England’s win over South Africa
• Farrell appeared to land a no-arms tackle on Andre Esterhuizen at Twickenham
• There had been fears he may be hit with a ban for next week’s New Zealand clash
• But citing commissioner Keith Brown has said the hit did not warrant a red card

England star Owen Farrell will be available to face New Zealand next weekend after he avoided being cited for a controversial tackle on Andre Esterhuizen.

Farrell hit Esterhuizen in the dying seconds of England’s 12-11 win over South Africa. Referee Angus Gardner checked with the TV official on Saturday before deciding not to award a penalty against England.

But there remained fears that Farrell could be cited and hit with a ban which would rule him out of England’s next Test.

However, citing commissioner Keith Brown has said the hit did not warrant a red card.

More to follow. 

Owen Farrell has not been cited for his late hit in England’s 12-11 victory over South Africa

Farrell appeared to land a no-arms tackle on Andre Esterhuizen in the last minute on Saturday

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