Video has emerged of a Munster fan involved in a fight between players during the European Cup match against Bayonne at Thomond Park.

A confrontation occurred between two groups of players in the stands after a Bayonne player broke up the tackle and chased Ben O’Connor on the touchline. Get the latest Welsh rugby news by signing up to our newsletter here.

When Georgian giant Kostiantyn Mikautadze found himself in the center of the action, a fan’s hand appeared in the frame, grabbing the giant number five and pulling him tight. The man was holding a drink in his other hand and a boy was sitting in front of him.

A surprised Mikautadze, who measures 6 feet 5 inches and weighs more than 20 pounds, made the flight and seemed to be on the verge of reacting while throwing a fist towards a fanatic before Tom Ahern of Munster intervened and acted as peacemaker to ensure the gravity. incident. Avoidant referee Luke Pearce quickly ushered the players off the touchline as things calmed down.

The incident can be seen below.

Irish legend Donal Lenihan lashed out at the fan during comments for RTE, insisting he should not have intervened.