Rugby, Champions Cup : Maxime Lucu escapes punishment as he readies for the final...

Maxime Lucu escapes citation after a controversial tackle against Bath, a relief for UBB. In this video, find out why this decision impacts the Champions Cup final.

The citing commissioner ultimately did not impose any sanction on the Bordeaux scrum-half following his charge on Alfie Barbeary during the semi-final, which UBB won 38-26. This action sparked intense debate, particularly due to the lack of sanction from referee Nika Amashukeli during the match. Former internationals and British media questioned the airing of footage by France Télévisions, which defended its position by stating that the video referee decides on the images shown.

Lucu, named man of the match, will therefore be able to participate in the final against Leinster on May 23 in Bilbao. His manager Yannick Bru emphasizes the importance of this match for Lucu, calling the scrum-half the "king of the Basque territory" and the "king of Bordeaux." This final carries special significance for him, reinforcing his central role within the team. Stay tuned for all the details on this crucial encounter.