The president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) Florian Grill, re-elected on Saturday, opposed on Sunday a possible return to the French team of full-back Melvyn Jaminet, suspended after racist remarks made during the tour in Argentina in July.
“Frankly, from my point of view, it will be very complicated and if you ask me my opinion, for me it’s no”affirmed the leader of the FFR, questioned about the future of Jaminet en Bleu, at the microphone of RMC Sport. “At some point people have to understand that when we wear the rooster, when we represent France, I’m sorry but there are things we don’t have the right to do. Maybe that’s it. “It’s a double penalty… I’m not the only one to decide and so these are things that we will see with the strategic office (of the FFR) and also with Fabien (Galthié, the coach)”also indicated Florian Grill.
Jégou and Auradou will not play again for the French team until the case is dismissed
Jaminet (25 years old, 20 caps) was initially suspended for 34 weeks by the FFR disciplinary committee after the broadcast of a racist video on his social networks in July. The Toulon full-back, who returned to training with his club at the end of September, can benefit from an eight-week reduction in his suspension provided he completes community service.
Florian Grill, also questioned about a possible return to the French team of Oscar Jégou and Hugo Auradou, charged with rape in Argentina, recalled that their international future would depend on the court’s decision. “For Jégou and Auradou, we have been very clear: they will not play again for the French team as long as there is no dismissal”.
“And for them to play again in the French team, they will also have to have adequate sporting performance”said the president of the Federation at the microphone of RMC Sport. The examination of the request for dismissal, in other words for abandonment of the proceedings, against the two players, was adjourned to a future hearing which is to be held on Friday.
