Boudjellal accuses ERC offixing

COLOURFUL Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal has accused European Rugby Cup Ltd (ERC) of fixing Sunday’s Heineken Cup semi-finals for the benefit of Pool 2 winners Leinster.

The controversial Toulon owner announced on Tuesday in La Provence that he had sent a letter to ERC asking for an explanation and proof of the draw, which he claimed had not been shown on French television.

That lack of tv coverage sparked rumours in France the draw was done behind closed doors, although it is believed neither Boudjellal nor any of the other French club bosses were aware the draw was live on Sky.