Northampton boss Phil Dowson mirrored on an incident he described as “uncalled for and out of order” after Henry Pollock seemed to be grabbed by the throat following Saints’ Investec Champions Cup last defeat towards Bordeaux-Begles.
A fracas broke out after the ultimate whistle as Bordeaux triumphed 28-20 on the Principality Stadium.
“There was a fracas on the finish, there was foul play concerned,” Dowson stated.
“I’ve been assured that the contact choose has seen it and can take care of it appropriately.
“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 instructed me that they are going to take care of it.”
Saints’ England fly-half Fin Smith said: “They were after him (Pollock). I don’t think they liked him. He will be alright.
“I remember they (Bordeaux players) all sort of charged at him and were trying to get hold of him.
“I am surprised if you have just won a European Cup, the first thing you want to do is start a fight with a 20-year-old. I felt that was interesting.”
Saints skipper Fraser Dingwall added: “I don’t suppose there was dangerous blood (within the sport).
“The one factor that I questioned at instances was how a lot can we continually have the values of the sport utilized on issues like interesting.
“I feel there have been a few moments the place boys probably didn’t adhere to these issues, and that’s going to spark a response.”
Northampton suffered heartache as Bordeaux claimed an epic victory in Cardiff.
A pulsating contest noticed the French membership document their first Champions Cup success, however Saints gave it every part after shedding backs George Furbank and James Ramm to accidents contained in the opening 5 minutes.
Looking for a primary Champions Cup title for 25 years, Northampton went toe-to-toe with their opponents as flanker Alex Coles’ attempt double underpinned an excellent Saints show.
Smith added two penalties and two conversions, however Bordeaux’s superior ending energy delivered two tries for wing Damian Penaud, whereas locks Adam Coleman and Cyril Cazeaux additionally touched down.
Matthieu Jalibert booted a penalty and conversion, and captain Maxime Lucu additionally kicked a penalty as Bordeaux made it 5 years in a row for French golf equipment to win the event.
“There was a great deal of combat, and that sums us up this 12 months. We had been by no means going to go away, however sadly we simply gave them too many alternatives and didn’t win the crucial moments,” Dingwall instructed Premier Sports activities.
“It’s irritating when it’s such small margins, however that’s the method this sport is.
“Scrum, lineout, turnovers, we stayed in there, however sadly while you play towards high groups you possibly can’t give them alternatives, and they’re going to get one proper.
“We didn’t hearth as many pictures as we may have carried out. It will be irritating to look again on.”
