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Twitter concerned as Farrell misses four kicks following heavy blow to head

Farrell took an early hit to the head against Argentina.

Argentina’s mission against England became extremely difficult when the Pumas lost lock Tomas Lavanini to an early red card for a dangerous tackle on Owen Farrell.

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Yet while the red card obviously hampered 14-man Argentina, some felt England also paid a heavy price.

Farrell came in for criticism after an uncharacteristically quiet performance, where he missed four half half kicks, three of which came after shaking off that Lavanini tackle.

Yet social media felt Farrell shouldn’t have even stayed on the pitch, which people questioning why the player wasn’t withdrawn for a Head Injury Assessment (HIA) after taking such a heavy blow to the head.

There is no indication that the player was concussed following the Lavanini tackle, but the fact that he wasn’t checked for concussion left some viewers concerned.

It was the first time that Farrell missed four kicks in a first half since September 2012.

While his poor kicking may have just been coincidence, the fact that Farrell did not have a HIA opened the door for people to question why he wasn’t checked for concussion, raising concerns over player welfare.

Farrell played the full 80 minutes and kicked three conversions and one penalty in the second half.

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Here’s how Twitter reacted.

https://twitter.com/Ryan____a/status/1180414383534551040

https://twitter.com/PTstephenB/status/1180426707939004417

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Whilst I dislike what is occurring with the French clubs, they are not the only parties involved in this activity. You can also look to Ireland and its “Project Player” Scheme, or how Scotland picks players with zero background who have never lived in Scotland.


But market forces will dictate where players will end up.


If RA wants to retain these players, then it should offer them remuneration in line with or better than what the French clubs can. The NZRFU should have offered Aki, Lowe, or Fergus Burke a higher salary than what was offered by the likes of Irish Rugby, Sacarens, etc., if it wanted to retain them.


These kids going to France and the aforementioned Kiwi players are attempting to build a career and financial security in a career that can end with one injury. Think about that—one bad injury, and your career is over, so just like anyone, they have to make the smart, informed decision that is right for them and their families.


If the likes of Oz and NZ can’t or are not prepared to match the $$$, so be it - this is the reality of professional rugby, and whilst it turns the international game into a glorified club comp, I’m not sure if there is any solution.


And let’s remember it’s not all negative. This movement of players from Nth to South gives kids like Blair Murray or Taine Plumtree the ability to earn good $$ and experience international rugby, when let’s face it, they would at best be on the fringes of a Super Rugby squad - so it’s not all bad!

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