The Racing 92 international winger apologizes to UBB and Argentinian winger Santiago Cordero on Monday in an Instagram story.
“
In no case did my gesture reflect a lack of respect in my mind, those who know me know that.
To me rugby is just a game where you can have fun,
wrote Teddy Thomas.
There are certainly other ways to have fun but if I can reassure some people my feet are still on the ground.
"
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The winger of the XV of France (28 years old, 28 caps) has been the subject of criticism from the Bordeaux team, but also from Canal + consultants and tweeters, for his provocative gestures in the first period, in particular during a duel with his opposite, the Puma Cordero.
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“
They (the Racingmen) took us for idiots,
” said UBB coach Christophe Urios at a press conference after his team's stunning victory (37-14).
Led 14-6 at the break, the Gironde team scored five tries in the second half, including a hat-trick from Cordero, to win 37 to 14.
