For more than two weeks, Oscar Jegou has resumed training with Stade Rochelais. If the young third row has not yet made his return to the Top 14 pitches, unlike Hugo Auradou, he has regained his place within the yellow and black group. Experienced fullback Brice Dulin discusses the particular situation of his partner, still awaiting a dismissal from the Argentine justice system.
WhileHugo Auradou made his comeback on the championship lawns during the 5th day in Perpignan, Oscar Jegou continues his preparation in the calm of the La Rochelle city. The young third row, still indicted for aggravated rape by the Argentine courts, certainly resumed collective training at the end of September, but has not yet participated in a Top 14 meeting.
“We are happy that he is with us, confided Sébastien Boboul, the coach of the La Rochelle attack. Let him be with us on the field in training. I’m not going to dwell on the subject, but he is too.” Guest of ViaMidol this Wednesday, the experienced fullback Brice Dulin was more talkative on the delicate subject of the reintegration of Jegou. “We avoid talking about subjects that upset him. I think that was the first hit. And in the approach with him, we act as if nothing had happened to reintegrate him as best as possible. I think that the justice will speak for itself And the best we can do is to live normally with him to make him feel that he is back on the team and that he is working to get back on the team. ground.”
Let’s wait for the final verdict so that everything can be reset
If the Pau Section has chosen to put its second line back in the saddle before a possible complete abandonment of the charges (the Mendoza public prosecutor’s office filed a request for dismissal of the casedecision which could take place on October 18), it seems unlikely to see Oscar Jegou again on a rugby field before this crucial date. Brice Dulin half-heartedly confirmed this trend: “I think these are situations that are not easy to live with. And again, I say that, but we are not in his place either to know how he approaches things. And even if he doesn’t show anything , it must be hard for a 20-year-old player to go through this situation. Let’s wait for the final verdict so that all this is reset and above all so that he can resume his rugby career.
For the moment, the French international (1 selection) is preserved by his “external” club, which does not prevent him from working hard with a view to his return to the highest level. “We know how it worksexplains Dulin. He’s a hard worker, you don’t hear him much. He is quite discreet. We are like you, like everyone else, we are waiting for the development of this matter so that he can definitively reintegrate the group in a normal way. In any case, Oscar is working quietly in his corner to get in shape, I think.”
Sportingly, Stade Rochelais has no reason to rush Jegou’s return. Accounting, the Maritimes have had a good start to the season (18 points, co-leaders of the Top 14 with the UBB) and have resources in the third row with Alldritt, Boudehent, Cancoriet, but also Dillane who has made his return against Lyonand Botia who is getting closer to the competition. Without forgetting the rookie Kane Douglas who showed his ability to evolve in this position. And even if Haddad was injured against Lou, it was more as a precaution for his left knee than for a possible long-term relapse. Finally, Ronan O’Gara’s staff can also count on the young Édouard Richer (20 years old), who came on against the Lyonnais and author of the try synonymous with the offensive bonus.
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