Brennan and Thomas charged

Toulouse players Trevor Brennan and Gareth Thomas will both face misconduct complaints following the controversial Heineken Cup clash against Ulster last Sunday.

Former Ireland World Cup forward Brennan and ex-Wales captain Thomas must now attend disciplinary hearings following an initial investigation by European Rugby Cup disciplinary officer Roger O’Connor.

Brennan allegedly assaulted Ulster supporter Patrick Bamford after leaving the playing area at Stade Ernest Wallon and climbing into a seated area.

Thomas, meanwhile, is alleged to have engaged in what ERC term “aggressive exchanges with spectators” and/or “aggressively attempted to enter one of the seating areas” and/or “made an offensive hand gesture towards spectators”.

While Brennan is no longer part of the Ireland set-up, Thomas remains an integral member of Wales’ Six Nations plans, with their tournament opener just 10 days away.

If the complaints are proved accurate, both players could expect a ban and fine.