Poirot Cited: Bordeaux vs Northampton Incident
- Jefferson Poirot, a prop for Bordeaux-Begles and former France captain, has been cited for allegedly grabbing Henry Pollock, a flanker for Northampton, by the throat.The incident reportedly occurred...
- European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) confirmed that citing commissioner Tim Lowry charged Poirot with violating law 9.27, which prohibits acts contrary to good sportsmanship.
- poirot, 32, is scheduled to attend a disciplinary hearing via video conference on Thursday.
Bordeaux-Begles Prop Faces Action for Alleged Throat Grab After Champions Cup Final
Jefferson Poirot, a prop for Bordeaux-Begles and former France captain, has been cited for allegedly grabbing Henry Pollock, a flanker for Northampton, by the throat.The incident reportedly occurred after Bordeaux-Begles’ 28-20 victory in Saturday’s Champions Cup final in cardiff.
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) confirmed that citing commissioner Tim Lowry charged Poirot with violating law 9.27, which prohibits acts contrary to good sportsmanship. The EPCR stated that Poirot’s action was “dangerous and had the potential to cause serious harm.”
poirot, 32, is scheduled to attend a disciplinary hearing via video conference on Thursday. He could face a ban if found guilty of the rugby incident. The Champions Cup victory is now overshadowed by this disciplinary action.
What’s next
The disciplinary hearing will determine the extent of any potential ban for Poirot, impacting his availability for upcoming Bordeaux-Begles matches.