Munster star Gavin Coombes was left furious following a controversial incident during his side's 24-18 defeat against Leinster.
Footage circulating on social media appears to show Coombes involved in an off-the-ball incident with Leinster and Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong.
The Munster number eight appeared to suggest that his groin had been grabbed during the exchange, raising questions over whether further action should have been taken.
The incident occurred during the first half, with referee Andrew Brace consulting the TMO before allowing play to continue.
Footage sparks controversy
Rugby commentator Joe Naughton highlighted the incident on social media, suggesting it could have had a major impact on the result.
Naughton wrote:
"Gavin Coombes suggested that his groin had been grabbed, and from the footage, it looks fairly obvious what happened."
He added:
"It's an incident that could have completely changed the outcome of the game. If the player is cited now, it'll be little consolation to Munster."
The footage appears to show Furlong making contact with Coombes around the groin area during a tackle.
However, the short clip alone does not establish whether any contact was deliberate.
Could disciplinary action follow?
Under World Rugby's laws, players are prohibited from committing acts of foul play, including inappropriate physical contact.
If the incident is referred to the citing commissioner, it could face further scrutiny.
Any potential sanction would depend on what officials determine happened, rather than claims circulating online.
For Munster, any action taken after the final whistle would offer little comfort following their narrow defeat to their Irish rivals.
The footage has certainly got people talking, and supporters will now be waiting to see whether rugby's disciplinary authorities take a closer look.
