The manager of the MHR, Philippe Saint-André. Thierry Breton
Always up against the Irishman Andrew Brace, the manager of the MHR officially challenged the EPCR, the organizer of the competition, by sending him a video montage.
The arbitration of 8e final between Exeter and Montpellier by the Irishman Andrew Brace and his video assistant, his compatriot Joy Neville, have not finished making a stir. Strongly annoyed after the meeting, Philippe Saint-André had tried not to say too much on the spot so as not to end up with ” 30 weeks of suspension ».
But, as he had indicated, he officially expressed his questions to the organizer of the Champions Cup. The Team reveals that the manager of the MHR spoke on the phone Monday morning with Tony Spreadbury, the boss of the referees at the EPCR.
Zach Mercer tried on Wednesday
PSA also sent a video montage comprising eighteen decisions or situations deemed contentious. The very severe red card inflicted on his number 8, Zach Mercer, must certainly be part of it. The Englishman will also appear before the disciplinary committee on Wednesday. The duration of his suspension is an issue since it will apply in the Top 14.
Note that the EPCR has appointed Andrew Brace and Joy Neville to lead the quarter-final between Stade Rochelais and the English Saracens this Sunday (4 p.m.)…
