Finn Russell got his revenge on Owen Farrell with ‘off the ball’ incident

Finn Russell made sure Owen Farrell knew he’d got the better of the England captain in the build up to Duhan van der Merwe’s first try.

A camera at the end of the field captures Russell, who can be seen in the background, quickly heading towards Farrell.

Meanwhile, Van der Merwe dances through the English defense to score an early contender for try of the year..

The soon to be Bath number 10 comes from behind and bumps into Farrell, causing him to stumble, and can be seen yelling at him.

Full off the ball incident:

Finn Russell qui va se foutre de la gueule d’Owen Farrell en plein pendant l’essai fou de Van der Merwe parce que l’Anglais n’a pas plaqué l’ailier adverse.

Du Finn Russell tout craché. pic.twitter.com/7E4W8BJVjP

— Gauthier Baudin (@GauthierBaudin) February 5, 2023

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#1. Owen Farrell (England)

RUCK 4/10: Aside from being poor from the tee, his defensive positioning at centre cost his side more than once.

The difference in class between Doris and VDF and Faletau and Tipuric is frightening. Different class #WALvIRE

— Eoin Hazzson (@Eonzer012) February 4, 2023

Planet Rugby 6/10: “Kicked poorly off the tee.”

Telegraph 5/10: “Not his finest performance in an England shirt. Clattered into Russell slightly late in the first half which was met with approval from the Twickenham crowd – tackle school has been treating him well. Patchy from the tee.”

Drop either smith or Farrell or both and Mitchell in for Youngs . Still too many players picked on reputation not form. I used to love Curry and Itoje but I wonder if they are slightly burnt out and do give away a few penalties.

— adam (@CLARGES01) February 4, 2023

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