Faraj Benlahoucine, Media365, published on Tuesday December 24, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.
Guilty of a dangerous tackle during La Rochelle's (20-15) success against Clermont in the Top 14, Teddy Thomas will appear before the disciplinary committee in January.
Saturday at the Marcel-Deflandre stadium, La Rochelle opened the 12th day of Top 14 with a valuable success against Clermont (20-15). A victory greatly acquired thanks to Teddy Thomas, decisive in the first period (17th). In Olympic form this season, since Ronan O'Gara repositioned him at center, the former Racingman crashed six tries in the championship. However, this bright face contrasts with the second half of No. 13 of Yellow and Black.
As soon as the hour of play is over, Teddy Thomas delivered a rough tackle to Théo Giral (62nd). The referee of the match, Pierre Brousset, called on the video and found extenuating circumstances for the Rochelais who he only sanctioned with a yellow card. In addition to the fact that he intervened in the second half after Ulupano Seuteni, the director of the debates noted that Teddy Thomas aimed for the ball first even if he accidentally hit the Jaunard's head.
Teddy Thomas summoned on January 2
However, this defensive move did not slip through the cracks. Quoted in the post-match report, Teddy Thomas will have to answer for his actions on January 2 before the disciplinary committee of the National Rugby League informed the body through a press release. Pending this meeting, he is not suspended and will therefore be able to take part in the last match of the calendar year. As part of the 13th round of the championship, the ASR will visit Perpignan this Sunday (kick-off at 6 p.m.).
