Owen Farrell admits he 'made a mistake' with red card tackle

Farrell will miss England’s tournament opener against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday as well as their second match against Japan eight days later

MISTAKE: Owen Farrell admits the tackle that resulted in his suspension for Saturday's World Cup opener against Argentina was a mistake. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire

Owen Farrell has admitted he “made a mistake” with the dangerous tackle that led to his red card against Wales last month, conceding he is gutted to be banned for the start of England’s World Cup campaign.

Addressing his sending off for his tackle on the Wales back-row Taine Basham for the first time, the England captain held his hands up and declined the opportunity to criticise the disciplinary process, having initially been cleared at his first hearing, only for World Rugby to appeal against that decision.