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Jefferson Poirot, the iconic prop of UBB, is facing a suspension that could keep him out of the Champions Cup semi-final against Bath.
Stay with us to understand the crucial stakes of this situation.
On Saturday, Poirot received a yellow card during the tight loss against Montpellier, following a head-to-head collision with Valentin Welsch. This card could be costly for him: he has to appear before the disciplinary committee mid-week and could be suspended for at least one match. At 33 years old and with 260 games under his belt with UBB, his absence would be a significant blow for the defending champions. Manager Yannick Bru has expressed his intention to defend his player, stating, "It’s one of the bad news of the evening." Bru hopes that the action won't be deemed violent. His teammate, fullback Romain Buros, shares the concern: "It’s terrible because he’s a very important leader in the fight." UBB is preparing to face Bath without their main attacking force, a tricky situation for a team aiming for victory.
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