McMillan backs Coombes after groin grab allegation

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan has offered his support to teammate Gavin Coombes following an alleged groin grab incident during Saturday's 24-18 defeat by Leinster. Coombes claimed the incident occurred during a ruck late in the first half of the United Rugby Championship match at the Aviva Stadium. He reported the allegation to match referee Andrew Brace, but the television match official (TMO), Colin Stanley, was unable to locate any video evidence of the incident.

After the game, McMillan expressed his full backing for Coombes, stating that such an allegation would not be made lightly. He described Coombes as not being the type of person to make such claims. Leinster head coach Leo Cullen, who did not witness the incident, called the matter serious and said it was up to the citing commissioner to review the situation.

Cullen also noted that Coombes appeared to change his mind halfway through the accusation, but he could not confirm whether an actual incident had taken place.