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Semi-final citing hands Toulouse a Champions Cup final headache
By Liam Heagney
Toulouse have been given a pre-Investec Champions Cup final headache as Santiago Chocobares must face a disciplinary hearing 10 days before the French club take on Leinster in the May 25 final at Tottenham.
The Argentine back was a 69th-minute replacement for midfielder Paul Costes but his part in finishing out the 38-26 semi-final victory over Harlequins has now been called into question for a tackle on Luke Northmore, who was quickly substituted following the collision.
A statement read: “EPCR has received a citing complaint against the Stade Toulousain replacement, Santiago Chocobares (No22), arising from his club’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final match against Harlequins at Le Stadium on Sunday.
“Chocobares is alleged to have tackled the Harlequins centre, Luke Northmore (No13), in a dangerous manner in the 74th minute of the match in contravention of law 9.13. The complaint was made by the match Citing Commissioner, Beth Dickens (Scotland).
“Benjamin Rutherford (Ireland, chair), Valeriu Toma (Romania), and Roddy MacLeod (Scotland) have been appointed as the independent disciplinary committee for the hearing which will take place by video conference on Wednesday, May 15.”
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Hopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
Go to commentsNot surprised to see Barretts rating. He has always been a solid defender for the ABs but not particularly effective in attack situations.
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