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France blocking Bernard Le Roux could face disciplinary action after appearing to elbow Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones in the face in what was called a “dirty” incident during Saturday’s clash. the night in Paris.
The first-half flash point, which occurred while Jones lay on the ground, went completely unnoticed by referee Karl Dickson, his TMO or ITV cameras at the time.
However, S4C focused on the ugly moment, with video footage clearly showing South Africa-born Le Roux cocking Jones during a confrontation on the breakdown.
Initially he appears to have hit the captain on the back of the head from behind, and proceeds to put his arm around Jones’s neck. As the pair fall onto the grass, Le Roux’s right forearm makes contact with Jones’s face.
The 48 hours after the match will be critical as a subpoena could follow, meaning Le Roux may face retrospective penalties for the hit.
The reaction so far has seen the incident labeled “dirty” with “definite intent”.
ITV4 picked up Le Roux’s actions in their post-match recap, with Welsh rugby legend and expert Gareth Thomas saying, “For me, he comes with a forearm to his face.
“When Alun Wyn Jones’ head leans to the ground, the right elbow comes in and touches his face.”
Expert James Hook, who has played 81 times for Wales, said: “There is definitely intention there. That right elbow, there is intention there. He knows exactly what he’s doing.”
S4C expert Nicky Robinson said: “Firstly, it can’t be fastened around the neck, but the biggest problem is that when it’s on the ground, the elbow comes out. If the referee in the video had seen that, it would have to have been a red card.
“That is not an accident, it looks terrible and he is lucky that Alun Wyn is fine, he has gotten up, he has not complained and he has continued with the game. But that is why the video referee is here, to see dirty play without the ball and that is clear and someone must see it ”.
Wales coach Wayne Pivac declined to get caught up in the issue during his post-match press conference, saying: “I haven’t seen the incident, but I have been told about it.
“I have no doubt that the officials in charge will take a look at it if they think there is something in it.”
Captain Alun Wyn Jones himself seized the opportunity to address exactly what happened, telling S4C: “That’s for other people to look at.
“I’m just concentrating on the game.”
However, sections of the French rugby media seem concerned that Le Roux will face a sanction for his actions, which would exclude him from the Six Nations final against Ireland next weekend, as France tries claim the title.
A report on LeRugbyNistere warns that the incident could “cost Le Roux dearly.”
France, Ireland and England have a chance to claim the Six Nations title this year.
On Super Saturday, Wales v Scotland will begin at 2.15pm, Italy and England will begin at 4:45 pm (UK time) before the final between France and Ireland at 8:05 pm (UK time) . Staggered start times mean the French and Irish will know exactly what to do ahead of their Paris showdown.
France and England are currently tied on points before the final round, although Les Bleus have a slightly worse points difference.
England will hope to make their point difference advantage even greater by running on attempts against the last Azzurri in Rome.
France must improve on England’s result to win the title. If they equal England’s result, then it comes down to the point difference.
So if France gets the maximum of five points and England only gets four points in Rome, then France is champion.
But if they draw or lose to Ireland, then they are out of the race with Ireland still waiting to lead England to the title.
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