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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

French international's father runs onto field to defend son

Imanol Harinordoquy. Photo / Brett Phibbs

Imanol Harinordoquy. Photo / Brett Phibbs


The father of French international Imanol Harinordoquy brought the Top 14 Basque derby between Biarritz and Bayonne to a halt today after running onto the pitch to defend his son.

According to an AFP correspondent, Harinordoquy's father came down from the stands in the sixth minute of the Biarritz clash and faced up to Bayonne flanker Jean-Jo Marmouyet after his son got involved in a punch-up far from the action.

Harinordoquy senior's sense of family loyalty was brought to an abrupt halt by Bayonne fly-half Benjamin Boyet, who tackled him to the ground before Biarritz hooker Benoit August stepped in to restore order.

- AFP

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