2023-09-03 19:13:35
If Benjamin Urdapilleta was one of the strong men of the Clermont victory (11-10) against La Rochelle this Saturday evening in the Top 14, thanks to his two penalties (40th, 70th), the Argentinian international was above all noted for his behavior towards Ronan O’Gara, the Maritimes coach. Indeed, shortly after the start of the second half, the opening half hit the Irish technician while trying to recover a high ball which went out of bounds, towards the benches. Seeming to reproach O’Gara for his position close to the line, Urdapilleta then pushed the former Munster player twice, without being sanctioned with a warning by the refereeing body.
Benjamín Urdapilleta loses it with Ronan O’Gara, fair dues to ROG for keeping his cool. I’d love to know what was going through his head when he got pushed the 2nd time. pic.twitter.com/XsrNMYUbBj
— Joe Naughton (@JoeNaConnacht) September 2, 2023
“A little shocked” by the incident, the Yellow and Black coach was asked about it at a press conference. “I think he wanted to play fast, it happens, but I was in my zone. He pushed me twice didn’t he? It’s weird… I’m not an angel either but at the same time, there’s respect, I think we crossed the lines tonight. I trust the system, although everyone understands my relationship with him, unfortunately (last season O’Gara was suspended twice by the NRL). We’ll see,” he said.
“With adrenaline, I overdid it”
The La Rochelle club, meanwhile, should seize the commissioner for the citation of the meeting, according to information from South Westto demand a sanction against Urdapilleta.
The latter was also questioned about the incident at the microphone of Canal +: “With adrenaline, I overindulge. I felt that he (O’Gara) purposely didn’t let me play the touch quickly, he’s experienced, he’s a bit smart. I was sorry, we lost, it was a tense match, I sometimes overdo it, sorry for him, that’s life, that’s sport, ”acknowledged the Argentinian.
According to O’Gara, the Clermont player did not, however, come to apologize in private after the meeting: “It’s just a disappointment (to see) that he didn’t have the class to apologize after the game or something like that. But I understand, he is a frustrated player who is not at the World Cup. It’s like that. »
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