French rugby union player Mathieu Bastareaud is under investigation for making a homophobic comment during Sunday's European Champions Cup victory over Benetton.
The Toulon centre will face disciplinary action after the tournament organisers, European Professional Club Rugby, said they would look into the incident.
A ban would eliminate Bastareaud's chances of playing in the Six Nations, with France's opening match against Ireland on February 3rd.
Bastareaud has since apologised on social media, tweeting "I want to apologise for my reaction to the player's insults".
"I reacted badly in responding to his provocation, I'm sincerely saddened that I could have hurt people," he added.
Former England fly‑half Andy Gooded, condemned Bastareaud's comment.
He wrote on Twitter: "No place in the game for homophobia".
Source: Radiosport
