Munster coach backs player after serious foul play allegation against Leinster

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan has stated that he supports Gavin Coombes 100 per cent after the player made an allegation of serious foul play against a Leinster opponent. The incident occurred during Leinster's 24-18 victory over Munster at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, according to the Irish Examiner and the Irish Times. [1][2]

Munster captain Tadhg Beirne brought the matter to the attention of referee Andrew Brace during the 39th minute of the match. The Irish Times reported that Coombes alleged his testicles were grabbed, or that he was grabbed in the groin area according to the Irish Examiner. [1][2]

Referee Andrew Brace and television match official Colin Stanley reviewed the incident during the game. The Irish Examiner and the Irish Times both reported that the officials could find no video evidence to substantiate or support the claim on review. [1][2]

The incident will be included in the report by referee Andrew Brace. According to the Irish Times, citing commissioner Peter Ferguson of Scotland is required to investigate the matter further. [1][2]