Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson accused Bordeaux-Begles’ gamers of being “out of order” after Henry Pollock seemed to be grabbed across the neck on the ultimate whistle of Saints’ Champions Cup ultimate defeat on Saturday.
“There was a fracas on the finish, there was foul play concerned,” Dowson stated.
“Henry Pollock was significantly upset by it as a result of I feel it was uncalled for and out of order. He reacted, and the officers have advised me that they’ll cope with it.”
Pollock, 20, was confronted by Bordeaux prop Jefferson Poirot after an argument with fly-half Mathieu Jalibert following the French facet’s 28-20 victory in Cardiff.
“I advised him that he did not know our membership,” stated Jalibert. “They stated some issues within the press which we did not actually admire.
“They stated that we had been a membership of mercenaries who’re right here for the cash. I simply advised him that he does not know our historical past, the place we got here from and that he should respect all golf equipment.
“I do know it’s their approach of getting ready for matches, however they will need to have respect too.”
