Beast: Farrell needs to be punished

ENGLAND’S disciplinary woes will reach a nadir this week with both Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola under the spotlight but for Tendai Mtawarira it is pretty clear cut what needs to happen in the coming days, especially concerning the former.

Beast was frank in his assessment, speaking truth to power, as he began the week promoting solutions to help power South Africa. partnership with Wetility.

Farrell initially escaped sanction last week when a Six Nations review panel judged that his dangerous tackle on Taine Basham during England’s warm-up against Wales had not breached the red card threshold. Subsequently, World Rugby appealed the decision, with the new hearing set to be heard today.

Farrell did not play this past weekend against Ireland in a 29-10 loss as he awaits the appeal. But for former Springbok Mtawarira the decision should be black and white.

Said Beast exclusively to Independent Media: “It is a little bit unfair for Farrell to just get a slap on the wrist for that hit against that Welsh player.

“It was blatant … He deserves punishment for that.”

Mtawarira has become something of an international man of travel, jetting off to all parts to promote new business ventures and brands. He departed for the US this past weekend ahead of the Springboks’ mauling of Wales.

Although pleased with the 33-man make-up of SA’s Rugby World Cup squad, Mtwarira expressed a degree of concern regarding Handre Pollard’s non-participation. The flyhalf had arguably his final chance to make the World Cup yesterday when Jacques Nienaber named his matchday 23 for their final warm-up clash against the All Blacks on Friday.

Unfortunately, the 29-year-old was not named in that team, and will remain on stand-by. Nonetheless, Mtawarira is eager to give Manie Libbok his backing. “It is unfortunate for Handre to miss out,” said Beast.