Despite his suspension, Melvyn Jaminet returned to training in Toulon

International fullback Melvyn Jaminet (20 caps) returned to training this Wednesday with the Rugby Club Toulonnais team, despite his 34-week suspension by the French Rugby Federation after the broadcast of a controversial video. racist on his social networks last July. “He spoke to the team before coming back, I think it was necessary, and we are very happy to have him back. Even if he won’t play right away, he remains an important player for the squad. explained Toulon hooker Teddy Baubigny at a press conference on Thursday.

If he will not be able to officially play before the start of 2025, the 25-year-old full-back is gradually returning to the squad, one week after returning to the club’s training center, for preparation for the distance from the group. “He comes back with a lot of humility, desire and energy. He is very motivated and very physically fit”declared Var three-quarter coach Andrea Masi at a press conference.

“I want him to participate a little more gradually in the team’s strategy on the kicking game and the attack, that he really helps the group to progress and that he has an important role” he clarified. Initially suspended for 34 weeks by the FFR, Melvyn Jaminet will have to carry out work of general interest in the coming months to benefit from an eight-week reduction on his suspension. “During the coming weeks, Melvyn Jaminet will be required to carry out several societal actions which are part of the rehabilitation plan that the RCT and the FFR have proposed to him and to which he has fully subscribed”the club explained last week.

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