Eddie backs ‘common sense’ Farrell call, Wallabies ace hopes it brings ‘consistency’

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones hailed the controversial decision to clear Owen Farrell to play at the World Cup – while World Rugby mulls over a sensational appeal against the verdict.

Farrell was sent off in England’s win over Wales last weekend and while much of the rugby world was expecting a lengthy ban to extend into the World Cup, an all-Australian judiciary panel cleared him to play immediately.

There were reports that World Rugby was considering…