{"id":315261,"date":"2025-08-03T19:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T19:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/315261\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T19:00:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T19:00:09","slug":"youve-done-f-all-owen-farrell-slammed-and-praised-after-explosive-lions-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/315261\/","title":{"rendered":"“You\u2019ve done f*** all!” \u2013 Owen Farrell slammed AND praised after explosive Lions moment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Owen Farrell\u2019s never too far from the headlines\u2014and the fiery Lions star was at it again during the third and final test against the Wallabies.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a storming cameo off the bench in the second test helped the Lions wrap up the series, Farrell\u2019s gritty influence was rightly praised. He brought the heat, the control, and that trademark fire that\u2019s seen him earn over 100 caps for England.<\/p>\n

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But the third test? A different story.<\/p>\n

Things got a bit spicy in the 68th minute when the former England skipper lit up social media\u2014not for a silky pass or a clutch kick, but for\u00a0yet another\u00a0controversial tackle. <\/p>\n

A clip quickly did the rounds showing Owen Farrell appearing to lead with the shoulder. Cue the internet meltdown.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFarrell with another potential shoulder charge,\u201d one fan fumed.
\u201cStill can\u2019t tackle and still gets away with it,\u201d another added.
\u201cDangerous again. Surprised? Not really,\u201d came the sarcastic replies.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s not Farrell\u2019s first rodeo when it comes to tackle technique criticism, and if this moment\u2019s anything to go by, it definitely won\u2019t be the last.<\/p>\n

But the real headline moment? A brutal exchange with a Wallabies convert from rugby league. Cameras caught Farrell barking at him, appearing to shout:\u00a0\u201cYou\u2019ve done f<\/strong>* all!\u201d**\u2014and fans loved the no-nonsense attitude.<\/p>\n

Love him or loathe him, Farrell always brings the fire. And when he\u2019s in the mix, it\u2019s never dull.<\/p>\n

EDITORS PICKS:<\/p>\n

\u201cTragic ending\u201d \u2013 Five Lions players who flopped in final test against Australia<\/p>\n

Amid torrential rain, brutal conditions, and a hostile home crowd, several key Lions players failed to deliver when it mattered most. <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at the Lions\u2019 biggest disappointments on a night that ended in heartbreak.<\/p>\n

#1. Bundee Aki<\/p>\n

Struggled in wet conditions, initially promising with strong carries but quickly neutralized by Australia\u2019s defense. Committed costly handling errors, including a knock-on near his own tryline and an offside penalty that extended Australia\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Rugby Pass 3\/10:<\/a><\/strong> \u201cGiven the conditions, there was understandably not a lot of width put on the ball, which made Aki\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

BALLS 4\/10: <\/a><\/strong>\u201cSwallowed 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Telegraph 2\/10:<\/a><\/strong> \u201cA Farrell loyalty pick that completely backfired. Kept turning over possession and eventually gave Jorgensen a try on a plate.\u201d<\/p>\n

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