The end of the USAP-ASM match counting for the 23rd day of Top 14 was very tense for referee Jérémy Rozier. Recognized guilty of the defeat of the locals (28-35) by certain supporters. He had to be escorted by bodyguards when he left the field, while a bronca echoed in the stadium and some Catalan supporters tried to throw their beers at the referee, fortunately without hitting him.
It must be said that the referee’s decisions had a significant impact on the progress of the match. Mr. Rozier in fact handed out three yellow cards against Catalan players. These three sanctions, however, seem to be justified and difficult to contest.
For Franck Azéma, the Catalan coach, there was no subject on refereeing after the match. Very fair play, he did not try to hide behind the decisions. “I don’t see what there could be to say about the arbitration,” he assures us. “It’s wrong. I hope no one will hide behind that.”
Such a situation is rare on Top 14 grounds and could cost USAP dearly. A passage before the disciplinary committee is to be feared for the Catalans club, due to the throwing of glass in the direction of the refereeing body.
