Jefferson Poirot, a prop for Bordeaux-Begles, has been sanctioned with a two-week suspension for his actions during an altercation with Northampton's Henry Pollock after the Investec Champions Cup final. The dispute arose following Bordeaux's victory over Northampton, during which Poirot allegedly grabbed Pollock's throat. Following a disciplinary hearing, the committee ruled that Poirot had committed foul play, initially considering a four-week suspension but ultimately deciding on two weeks due to his acceptance of guilt, good disciplinary history, and cooperation with the process. He is eligible to play again by June 9, but will miss two regular-season matches.
Jefferson Poirot has been suspended for two weeks after grabbing the throat of Henry Pollock during a confrontation following the Investec Champions Cup final.
The independent disciplinary committee determined the foul play was at the low-end of sanctions, initially considering four weeks but reducing it to two due to mitigating factors.
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