Owen Farrell’s never too far from the headlines—and the fiery Lions star was at it again during the third and final test against the Wallabies.
After a storming cameo off the bench in the second test helped the Lions wrap up the series, Farrell’s gritty influence was rightly praised. He brought the heat, the control, and that trademark fire that’s seen him earn over 100 caps for England.
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But the third test? A different story.
Things got a bit spicy in the 68th minute when the former England skipper lit up social media—not for a silky pass or a clutch kick, but for yet another controversial tackle.
A clip quickly did the rounds showing Owen Farrell appearing to lead with the shoulder. Cue the internet meltdown.
“Farrell with another potential shoulder charge,” one fan fumed.
“Still can’t tackle and still gets away with it,” another added.
“Dangerous again. Surprised? Not really,” came the sarcastic replies.
It’s not Farrell’s first rodeo when it comes to tackle technique criticism, and if this moment’s anything to go by, it definitely won’t be the last.
But the real headline moment? A brutal exchange with a Wallabies convert from rugby league. Cameras caught Farrell barking at him, appearing to shout: “You’ve done f* all!”**—and fans loved the no-nonsense attitude.
Love him or loathe him, Farrell always brings the fire. And when he’s in the mix, it’s never dull.
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“Tragic ending” – Five Lions players who flopped in final test against Australia
Amid torrential rain, brutal conditions, and a hostile home crowd, several key Lions players failed to deliver when it mattered most.
From costly handling errors to poor decision-making and defensive lapses, these five players stood out for all the wrong reasons as the Wallabies sealed a memorable victory.
Here’s a look at the Lions’ biggest disappointments on a night that ended in heartbreak.
#1. Bundee Aki
Struggled in wet conditions, initially promising with strong carries but quickly neutralized by Australia’s defense. Committed costly handling errors, including a knock-on near his own tryline and an offside penalty that extended Australia’s lead. Missed a key pass that led to an Australian try and was frequently swallowed up by defenders. Overall, a very poor performance with uncharacteristic mistakes throughout.
Rugby Pass 3/10: “Given the conditions, there was understandably not a lot of width put on the ball, which made Aki’s hard carries all the more important, and he looked promising at first, but the Wallabies handled him comfortably as the match developed. Made a costly knock-on in front of his line, and was unceremoniously swarmed on and held up on a couple of occasions by the voracious Wallaby defence. An offside penalty allowed the Wallabies to extend their lead in the first half, and his handling deteriorated to the point where he could barely hold the ball in the second half.”
BALLS 4/10: “Swallowed up and conceded a turnover on carry off a Lions lineout. Costly knock-on near his tryline. Was getting bounced back on some hard carries. Overran line and missed Kinghorn pass, leading to Jorgensen try. Another error, on 58 minutes. Offloaded out of play, but Lions had advantage.”
Telegraph 2/10: “A Farrell loyalty pick that completely backfired. Kept turning over possession and eventually gave Jorgensen a try on a plate.”
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