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Despite going into half-time in the lead against England at Twickenham, something had clearly upset Ireland head coach Andy Farrell.
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After seeing his side extend their lead to 12-8 on the stroke of half-time in London after a Jack Crowley penalty, Farrell was seen shouting at the England coaching team before they both headed down the tunnel.
England head coach Steve Borthwick fired back, before the pair went into the tunnel alongside each other while deep in conversation.
It is not clear what upset the future British & Irish Lions head coach, but he appeared to be on good terms again with Borthwick by the time they went to their separate changing rooms.
Farrell may have been somewhat tense about the half he had just witnessed. Following Scotland’s loss to Italy earlier in the day, Ireland only needed a win to secure the Guinness Six Nations, although they were chasing a second successive Grand Slam.
Take a look at the spat:
There seemed to be a bit of a disagreement between Steve Borthwick and Andy Farrell 👀#ITVRugby | #GuinnessM6N pic.twitter.com/YvDJIWSH8x
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) March 9, 2024
Though his side were leading at the break, they did not have it all their own way as England put up a decent fight against a side that look destined to win another Grand Slam. Like his side, Borthwick was also keen to put up a decent fight by the looks of it.
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It was a classic England vs Ireland game as coaches Andy Farrell and Steve Borthwick clashed at half-time before England went on and won it in the final moments 🔥 #SixNations2024 #ENGvIRE pic.twitter.com/3VpFyKf0Bg
— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) March 9, 2024
Does anyone know what this was about yet?
We would not have lost if our most experienced player and Captain had not got himself sent off for his stupid and deliberate foul in the ruck
O’Mahony is just a shit Sam Cain - couldn’t even get a red card…
‘why didn't you play me son?’. ‘because I wanted to win.’
Great game! Enjoying this 6 Nations. During and since the World cup we saw some incredible games. Love the game, play it like Kwagga!
Well it kinda reminds me of the Champions Cup final last year between Leinster and La Rochelle. You have Ireland's pet Johnny Sexton clearly upset at the Officials because of the result not going his team’s way. Now looking at Farrell, one can't help but wonder if that kinda attitude had filtered down from the top.
At least in Farrell's defense, he seemed to not let it linger.
the only game in this Six Nations worth watching. Well done
Yes, England weren't supposed to win! The Irish had better start learning ( as England HAVE) that turning up for the game is no guarantee of victory. It DOES have to be earned!
Entitled. Think they can just turn up and win if the media says they will. Lol
That’s a lie. Irish team and management have completely countered the media narrative on many occasions. You’re probably a Kiwi still bitter from teh series loss in NZ and still whining about your choking in the RWC?
Well done England and welldone Ireland what a cracking game of rugby .
And a few days ago some dreamer dared comparing them to a great All Black team….clearly they are rugby’s best chokers !!🤣
Didn’t you even watch the match? Ireland fought back off scraps against the run of play to get 2 points clear. England had to pull off a last minute attack to win. Ireland didn’t throw that game away or choke. England won it.
Fuck off Andrea. You girl
Haha world chamls my a..s