1
Farrell shapes to tackle Esterhuizen, who has stepped inside after an arcing run. Both players dip before contact
Direction
of tackle
But when André Esterhuizen cuts inside, the angle makes it harder for Farrell to get his arms around him and the hit comes from the shoulder
Point of
shoulder
contact
2
Farrell's shoulder connects with Esterhuizen just below the neck but the referee ruled the hit was below the requisite shoulder height
Some observers said Farrell was trying to rip the ball rather than use his arms in the tackle
3
As the tackle continues, Farrell's arm appears to reach around Esterhuizen which the referee said was enough of an attempt to grasp him
1
Farrell shapes to tackle Esterhuizen, who has stepped inside after an arcing run. Both players dip before contact
But when André Esterhuizen cuts inside, the angle makes it harder for Farrell to get his arms around him and the hit comes from the shoulder
Direction
of tackle
Some observers said Farrell was trying to rip the ball rather than use his arms in the tackle
Point of
shoulder
contact
2
Farrell's shoulder connects with Esterhuizen just below the neck but the referee ruled the hit was below the requisite shoulder height
3
As the tackle continues, Farrell's arm appears to reach around Esterhuizen which the referee said was enough of an attempt to grasp him