Toulon issue statement regarding Scarlets fixture

The events surrounding the Scarlets vs Toulon fixture in the Champions Cup have put the latter’s noses out of joint as they claim they were left with little choice other than to withdraw from the game.

Scarlets were handed 28 points after Toulon opted not to travel to Wales due to concerns of Covid-19.

Toulon have issued the following statement:

“Without answers given to these questions, the Rugby Club Toulonnais considers that the position taken by the EPCR is irregular and is studying all possibilities of appeal.”

“Rugby Club Toulonnais recalls that it had travelled with a very competitive team and a lot of ambitions in Wales. However, in order to preserve the health security of the players, the staff and their entourage, the decision not to participate in this meeting was necessary.

“The disappointment and the bitterness at not being able to play are great. The EPCR did not referee, during the whole week preceding the match, the health situation linked to this meeting with the two clubs and did so only a few hours before the match, forcing us to a heartbreaking decision.

“The RCT, through its president, has assumed its responsibilities. We would have liked the European rugby authorities to do the same …

“Despite everything, the RCT wishes a speedy recovery to the Scarlets player(s) affected by the epidemic.”