Bordeaux’s Poirot gets two-week ban after Northampton clash

After the Champions Cup final, Bordeaux-Begles prop Jefferson Poirot received a two-week ban for altercation with Northampton’s Henry Pollock.

After the final whistle blew, Poirot’s side won 28-20 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, and the England and Lions flanker was charged with grabbing the England and Lions flanker’s throat.

The final two games of Bordeaux’ regular season will feature Poirot.

Poirot “accepted that he had committed an act of foul play that warranted a red card,” according to European Professional Club Rugby, the tournament’s organizer.

Four weeks was chosen as the appropriate entry point, according to a statement added: “The independent disciplinary committee upheld the complaint and determined that the offending was against World Rugby’s sanctions.”