England captain and Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell has been handed a five-week ban following his red-card incident during the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership game against Wasps.
England captain and Saracens star Owen Farrell will face a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership game against Wasps at Allianz Park.
Owen Farrell's red-card in the 61st minute proved costly as Wasps defeated 14-man Saracens 18-28 in the 18th round of the Gallagher Premiership at Allianz Park on Saturday.
England and Saracens skipper Owen Farrell said the club is determined to finish the season on a high despite them facing automatic relegation at the end of the campaign.
Saracens bounced back from their defeat against Bristol Bears as they defeated Harlequins 38-24 in the 15th round of the Gallagher Premiership at Allianz Park on Saturday.
The 14th round of Gallagher Premiership which restarted after close to a five-moth hiatus following the pandemic coronavirus saw wins for Harlequins, Gloucester, Exeter, Bath, Bristol and Wasps.
Ahead of the Gallagher Premiership restart, TRU heard from Elliot Daly and Mark McCall as Saracens prepare for their 'farewell tour' in the top-flight.
England coach Eddie Jones assured that Saracens players will be judged only on form despite them featuring in the second tier Championship competition next season.
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall believes playing in Championship could benefit the club's top players in securing a place in the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa next year.