England captain Owen Farrell banned from two World Cup games

In the skipper's absence, George Ford is expected to start at flyhalf against Argentina and Japan.

Farrell has been banned for dangerous tackling several times in the past and has finally been sanctioned for the latest to scar the flyhalf’s career.

“In the original hearing the Disciplinary Committee should have considered the attempt of the player to wrap his opponent in the tackle. This point did not feature in the original decision,” a statement said on Tuesday. “In considering sanction, the Committee applied World Rugby’s mandatory minimum mid-range entry point for foul play resulting in contact with the head .

George Ford is expected to start at fly-half against Argentina and Japan with Marcus Smith offering cover from the bench.

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