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Six Nations tackle ‘concrete proof’ lower hits are not actually safer

#4. Farrell smiling at Russell

England captain Owen Farrell was seemingly lucky to avoid punishment for what appeared a high late tackle on Scotland star Finn Russell.

The centre, who didn’t have his best game, was constantly trying to man mark the Scottish playmaker throughout the game

However, that meant there was only more room for Duhan van der Merwe’s to score a famous double which handed Scotland back-to-back wins at Twickenham for the first time

Owen Farrell late tackle

One fan wrote: “Huge hit by Farrell. Probably a bit high mind.”

Another commented: “Farrell plays right on the edge. That looked naughty.”

A third said: “Under the new RFU rules that would be a straight red.”

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