England vs New Zealand

[Which Tyler]

Those stats surprise me. I thought Farrell kicked at a higher percentage than that.71% is really not a great level.

Last time I looked he was around 80%, with Ford dropping to 70%ish at international level; but that was a few years ago.
Since then, I feel that Farrell started believing his hype and being over optimistic on the kicks he attempts (or possibly has less faith in his pack, so goes for goal when he can't make it) - but that's just a feeling - albeit, one I can back-up with him taking the shot for goal that was outside his range, whilst Daly was stood alongside him expecting to be given the tee).

[Renniks]

I think one area that Farrell excels (but again, I've not looked at the stats) is that his kicking is rarely dependent on his previous kicking in the game…

So unlike Ford who sometimes begins badly and never recovers, or even Halfpenny last weekend, I don't feel that if Farrell misses the first kick, it has any bearing on the second… (or 3rd or 4th etc)

The issue is that he's seen as a much higher kicking % than he is… It's amazing what media can do for people!

[Stom]

Those stats surprise me. I thought Farrell kicked at a higher percentage than that.71% is really not a great level.

It's been getting worse, too. I'd love to see a breakdown as I feel like his numbers have got worse year on year.

[Raggs]

I'm wrong. Farrell historically is 80%. But this season (and recent) is closer to low 70s. Screwed up my counting.

[Which Tyler]

I'm wrong. Farrell historically is 80%. But this season (and recent) is closer to low 70s. Screwed up my counting.

That makes more sense TBH

[Digby]

I'm wrong. Farrell historically is 80%. But this season (and recent) is closer to low 70s. Screwed up my counting.

That makes more sense TBH

And yet I don't recall seeing him kick better than this season