EPCR to probe alleged Champions Cup tunnel row, Sexton in spotlight for wagging finger at Peyper

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) officials have launched an investigation into an alleged half-time tunnel bust-up during Saturday's Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

According to the Independent.ie website, the incident involved several players and coaches from both teams.

La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara, Leinster assistant coach Sean O'Brien, Leinster club captain Johnny Sexton and La Rochelle's Australian lock Will Skelton were amongst those allegedly involved in the scuffle.

"EPCR is aware of reports of an incident at half-time during the Heineken Champions Cup final at the Aviva Stadium and the tournament organiser will be investigating this as soon as practicable. We have no further comment at this time," an EPCR statement read.

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La Rochelle, who fought back from 17-0 down to win 27-26, were believed to be fuming over a perceived lack of respect at the coin toss from Leinster captain James Ryan. They were also believed to be upset at a struggle to accommodate requests for their family members at the post-match functions.

In his post-match press conference, La Rochelle captain Gregory Alldritt accused Leinster of "disrespect".

Ronan O'Gara and Greg Alldritt both intimate that La Rochelle felt disrespected by Leinster.Alldritt says that James Ryan didn't make eye contact with him at the coin toss.O'Gara: "We're seen as a little team, but that's about to change."

After the final whistle, an irate Sexton, who missed the game through injury, was also seen approaching the match officials, wagging an admonishing finger in the direction of referee Jaco Peyper.

"There were several moments," said