Jimmy Gopperth believes “jealousy” is at the root of criticism – and worse – aimed at Henry Pollock by players in France since the final whistle blew on the Investec Champions Cup final.
The veteran New Zealander plays what could be his last game in the French league on Thursday when his Provence team travel to Stade des Alpes to face table toppers Grenoble in the first Pro D2 semi-final.
He does so with debate raging over the conduct of Bordeaux-Begles players towards Pollock, England’s shooting star, in their moment of triumph at the Principality Stadium.
The 20-year old Northampton back-row seemingly had his throat grabbed by Bordeaux prop Jefferson Poirot, who was cited for an act contrary to good sportsmanship…