A prominent rugby scribe has slammed Martin Bayfield’s line of questioning for Owen Farrell following England’s defeat against Scotland.
The England skipper was speaking after Duhan van der Merwe’s late try gave Scotland back-to-back wins at Twickenham for the first time.
Sports writer with the Scottish Daily Mail wrote on Twitter: “TV after match interview with Owen Farrell by Martin Bayfield was dreadful.
“Best in the business in asking the hard questions remains @Sonjamclaughlan,”
One user responded saying: “Martin Bayfield was better in Celebrity MasterChef”
Another said: “Just a post-match puff piece – no insight or analysis”
A third wrote: “I always love Owen Farrell interviews when England lose. Comedy gold.”
Another fan commented: “This interview with Farrell is embarrassing too. Does ITV ruin every sport and commentator?”
As of right now, the interview with Bayfield hasn’t been published by ITV on their social channels.
However, you can watch his full post-match press conference below.
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Owen Farrell post-match press conference:
England head coach Steve Borthwick and captain Owen Farrell reflect on a 29-23 Guinness Six Nations loss to Scotland.
Five England changes Steve Borthwick should make after Scotland loss
Following a 29-23 defeat to Scotland in their Six Nations Test at Twickenham on Saturday, Steve Borthwick will be considering some major changes.
Here are the five alterations we’d make based on players performances.
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#1. Owen Farrell
RUCK 4/10: Aside from being poor from the tee, his defensive positioning at centre cost his side more than once.
Planet Rugby 6/10: “Kicked poorly off the tee.”
Telegraph 5/10: “Not his finest performance in an England shirt. Clattered into Russell slightly late in the first half which was met with approval from the Twickenham crowd – tackle school has been treating him well. Patchy from the tee.”
Replacement: Manu Tuilagi
