Farrell could face a ban following his tackle on Welsh flanker Taine Basham
England could still be without Owen Farrell for the start of the Rugby World Cup, after World Rugby confirmed that it would appeal the decision to overturn his red card in last Saturday's 19-17 win against Wales.
The England captain was initially shown a yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Welsh flanker Taine Basham, which was then upgraded to red following review in the 'TMO Bunker'.
However, on Tuesday an independent disciplinary committee ruled the out-half's challenge was only worthy of a yellow card, due to what they described as "a late change in dynamics" after Basham had been nudged into the contact area by England hooker Jamie George.
That decision was met with near-unanimous disapproval around the rugby community.
This afternoon, World Rugby have confirmed their decision to appeal the ruling of the independent disciplinary committee.
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