Tension at Rowing Bayonnais: President Tayeb files a complaint against his ex-coach Yannick Bru for “intentional violence”

Philippe Tayeb, président de l'Aviron Bayonnais Rugby. France Bleu Pays Basque – Stephane Garcia

The incident between the two men dates back to April 27 and the Bayonne-UBB match (15-34). 

The president of Aviron bayonnais Philippe Tayeb has filed a complaint against the club's former manager Yannick Bru, now at the helm of Union Bordeaux-Bègles, for "intentional violence in a sports venue", we learned on Tuesday from the Bayonne prosecutor, confirming information from < em>South West.

Several slaps on the back of the neck

The facts date back to April 27. After UBB's victory over Bayonne (34-15) during the 22nd day of the Top 14, Tayeb would have refused to shake the hand extended by Bru and the latter would have in return put several "tapes" behind the neck of its former leader, according to the regional daily.

The disciplinary committee of the National Rugby League (LNR) announced Friday evening the opening of an "investigation" after an "incident" "between a manager of the" rsquo;Aviron Bayonnais Rugby Pro and a member of the staff of the Union Bordeaux-Bègles".