World Courant
Two French internationals have been arrested in Argentina after allegations of sexually assaulting a lady.
Oscar Jegou, 21, and Hugo Auradou, 20, have been arrested in Buenos Aires on Monday and are being transferred to Mendoza.
The gamers’ lawyer, Rafael Cuneo Libarona, mentioned they denied the allegations.
France is touring South America.
The French staff remained in Mendoza on Saturday after their 28-13 check win over Argentina, during which each gamers made their worldwide debuts.
“If the information are confirmed, they’re extraordinarily severe,” mentioned Florian Grill, president of the French Rugby Federation.
“We’ll withhold the outcomes of the investigation.”
Martin Ahumada, spokesman for the Mendoza Public Prosecutor’s Workplace, advised AFP information company {that a} fee was touring to Buenos Aires to hold out “investigative actions” and “if the outcomes match the sufferer’s testimony, the indictment can be issued.”
French Sports activities Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera mentioned: “If the investigation proves the alleged information, it will likely be an unspeakable atrocity.”
Oudea-Castera mentioned she was in touch with the federation and the French embassy in Argentina.
Jegou, who performs as a defender for French membership La Rochelle, and Auradou, who will quickly be part of Pau, have been each a part of the French under-20 staff that received the 2023 World Cup.
La Rochelle mentioned in an announcement on its web site: “Within the absence of fast data on the continuing process, the membership will chorus from commenting in the intervening time.”
Pau additionally mentioned they might anticipate “extra particular data” earlier than commenting additional.
BBC Sport has contacted the French Rugby Federation for remark.
The arrests got here two days after the defender’s assault. Melvyn Jaminet has been suspended by the federation after he posted a video on social media containing a racist remark.
Jaminet, who performs for Toulon, posted the video on his Instagram account after taking part in within the win over Argentina.
Though Jaminet deleted the video, it was shared broadly on social media and the 25-year-old was despatched house from the tour.
Jaminet mentioned he was “deeply saddened and ashamed by my feedback”.
France play Uruguay in Montevideo on Wednesday earlier than returning to Buenos Aires for a second check match towards Argentina.
