George Ford starts for England in Dublin as Owen Farrell’s controversy rumbles on

Steve Borthwick says Farrell would have started at the Aviva Stadium.

UP IN THE AIR: England's Owen Farrell being called over by referee Nika Amashukeli to be shown a yellow card, which was later upgraded to a red card. World Rugby has appealed against the decision made by an independent disciplinary panel to overturn the red. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire.

Owen Farrell’s participation in the World Cup is in doubt again after World Rugby appealed against the decision to overturn his red card from Saturday’s clash with Wales.

An independent disciplinary panel caused an outcry on Tuesday when it cleared Farrell to play despite his shoulder-led tackle to the head of Taine Basham that was expected to result in a significant ban.