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05.05.2026
French broadcaster hits back at Bath's TMO criticism
French television broadcaster says the "video referee is the master of what he wants to see" in response to Bath boss Johann van Graan's TMO criticism.
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Bath were defeated 33-12 by Bordeaux-Begles in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final at Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole, marking their first top-tier European semi-final in 20 years. Bath boss Johann van Graan criticised French broadcasters for not showing replays of what he called three head contact incidents involving Alfie Barbeary, calling for consistency in TMO footage access. Bordeaux will face Leinster in the final.
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