‘I don't think they liked him' – Bordeaux-Begles' Jefferson Poirot cited for allegedly grasping Henry Pollock's throat
An on-pitch fracas broke out following Bordeaux's 28-20 victory over Northampton at the Principality Stadium.
Saints rugby director Phil Dowson described it as "uncalled for and out of order" and that there had been foul play involved.
Tournament organiser European Professional Club Rugby confirmed that a complaint has been made by the match citing commissioner Tim Lowry.
Poirot will face a disciplinary hearing by video conference on Thursday.
An EPCR statement read: "Poirot is alleged to have committed an act contrary to good sportsmanship towards the Northampton Saints number 8, Henry Pollock, shortly after the final whistle in contravention of Law 9.27, in that he is alleged to have grasped the throat of Henry Pollock in a way that was dangerous and had the potential to cause serious harm."
Speaking after the game, Northampton and England fly-half Fin Smith said: "They were after him (Pollock). I don't think they liked him.
"I remember they (Bordeaux players) all sort of charged at him and were trying to get hold of him.
"I am surprised if you have just won a European Cup, the first thing you want to do is start a fight with a 20-year-old. I felt that was interesting."
Bath and England flanker Sam Underhill, meanwhile, has been cited following an incident during the Challenge Cup final in Cardiff less than 24 hours earlier.
Underhill received a yellow card from Scottish referee Hollie Davidson after a dangerous tackle on Lyon full-back Davit Niniashvili, but a complaint has now been made by match citing commissioner Philippe Lenne.
Underhill's hearing will be held on Tuesday, with any suspension potentially making him a doubt for Bath's Gallagher Premiership play-off on June 6, and the final eight days later if the west country club get there.
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