La Rochelle’s Levani Botia Becomes The First Player To Be Red-Carded In A European Cup Final
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Sent-off.
Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle have been handed a massive blow in their Champions Cup final clash with Toulouse after centre Levani Botia was red-carded after 27 minutes for a dangerous shoulder hit to the head.
Botia was initially yellow-carded for being offside but following a TMO review, it was deemed that his tackle on fullback Maxime Medard was a red card offense.
But La Rochell have responded well and have actually taken a 9-6 lead as we approach half-time. Can they still do it?
Have a look at the tackle itself below. Botia can have no complaints. Red card all day.
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Shoulder to head, Levani Botia's afternoon comes to an early conclusion…
The La Rochelle centre becomes the first player to be sent off in a @ChampionsCup final.
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— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) May 22, 2021