Ireland coach Andy Farrell describes the controversy over son Owen's current disciplinary process as a 'circus' that is 'absolutely disgusting'.
following his shoulder-led tackle to the head of Taine Basham, which was expected to result in a significant ban.
However, World Rugby announced on Thursday that it would appeal against the decision to overturn the England captain's red card. England head coach Steve Borthwick subsequently opted to leave the Saracens fly-half out of his squad for Saturday's World Cup warm-up match against Ireland in Dublin. Farrell senior, who concedes his view on the situation is not impartial, expressed anger at some of the intense criticism his son has faced."When you're talking about somebody's son and asking the question, it's always going to be flawed, so what does that really matter?
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