Saints accuse Bordeaux of 'foul play' towards Henry Pollock in post-final fracas

24/05/2025 20:26

• Bordeaux players 'were after him', complains Fin Smith

• Phil Dowson says early losses of two players had 'huge impact'

Northampton have urged tournament officials to launch an investigation into a post-game fracas involving England's Henry Pollock after Bordeaux's Champions Cup final victory. It is understood Saints will make a citing complaint if the incident does not lead to an official disciplinary probe.

Phil Dowson, Saints' director of rugby, said the 20-year-old had been the victim of "foul play" by a Bordeaux player. The meleé was initially sparked by an altercation between the Northampton captain, Fraser Dingwall, and the French international fly-half Matthieu Jalibert, before several other Bordeaux players became involved.