Lachlan Swinton faced his former teammate Marko Gazzotti during Perpignan's away match against Bordelais at the Aimé Giral stadium last week, delivering a powerful tackle in accordance with the rules. The Bordelais team struggled against the strong defense of the Catalans during the match. Although they missed out on the defensive bonus in the final seconds, Perpignan largely dominated the match, particularly in the physical aspects. It is no surprise, then, that Lachlan Swinton was selected in the starting XV. The Australian, reuniting with his former teammates, was not there to hold back. As they executed a cleverly initiated move by Maxime Lucu, who had identified the numerical advantage, Marko Gazzotti received the ball and appeared ready to make a quick pass. However, he did not account for the perfect timing of his former teammate Lachlan Swinton, who delivered a massive tackle in accordance with the rules. At the edge of offside, the new Catalan used his 113 kg to flip the young flanker, who is usually number 8 for Bordeaux, like a pancake. A one-way trip in the first half that likely reminded many people who may have underestimated his ability to still perform after a year away from the banks of the Gironde. His return with Perpignan has been perfect so far (two starts, two victories). In rugby, a tackle is not illegal simply because it flips the ball carrier: what matters is how the tackler commits to the tackle. As long as the tackler targets below the shoulder line, wraps the opponent with his arms, and does not lift him to throw him, the action remains compliant, even if the ball carrier pivots or is unbalanced in the fall. However, once the player is lifted and released or spun in a dangerous manner (cathedral tackle or spin tackle without control), the referee, assisted by video, penalizes with a yellow or red card. Rugby rules emphasize player safety and proper technique, ensuring that physicality remains within the bounds of the game. Swinton's tackle, while forceful, stayed within these boundaries, highlighting the balance between intensity and compliance in professional rugby. His performance has reinforced his reputation as a formidable player, capable of making an immediate impact upon his return to the sport.