Parents often cheer their children on from the sidelines at sporting events but Biarritz number eight Imanol Harinordoquy's father took his enthusiasm a little too far on Tuesday when he tried to punch a Bayonne player during the Basque derby.
Lucien Harinordoquy, 61, walked onto the pitch early in the Top 14 league game when his France international son clashed with a pair of Bayonne players and attempted to punch one of them, Jean-Jo Marmouyet, in the face.
Before he was able to make contact with Marmouyet, Harinordoquy senior was tackled by Bayonne flyhalf Benjamin Boyet.
Biarritz won the game 21-19 and Lucien Harinordoquy apologised for his behaviour, saying
"I was under pressure and for other reasons, I lost control. I regret my behaviour."
Could this be a pointer for pressured KAMs that may be tempted to involve their families in anticipation of a difficult session with the buyer?
Have a fairplay weekend (dads permitting), from the NamNews team!
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