Willemse arrested, elections, Jégou-Auradou affair… Rugby news for this Friday, October 18

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Rugby news this Friday, October 18 was marked by the start of the vote for the presidency of the FFR between Florian Grill and Didier Codorniou. Paul Willemse was arrested for 3 months, while the request to dismiss the Jégou-Auradou affair was adjourned until October 25. Overview of what happened today in 1 minute.

Jégou-Auradou case: the request for dismissal adjourned

This Friday, the request for dismissal filed by the lawyers of Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou, the two French rugby players accused of aggravated rape of a 39-year-old Argentine woman, was examined by the Argentine courts during a brief hearing .

As we report in a more complete article, the plaintiff’s lawyers provided additional elements. This Friday’s hearing was then adjourned until October 25, and “it will be decided whether the dismissal of the case is granted or not”, specified the spokesperson for provincial justice. The lawyers doubt this outcome on the evening of October 25. Maybe in the days that follow.

FFR elections: here we go!

Since this Friday, October 18, at 8 a.m., French clubs have been called to vote to elect the president of the FFR. Two candidates oppose each other: the outgoing Florian Grill, favorite in the polls, and the former international center, now mayor of Gruissan and 1^is vice-president of the Occitanie region, Didier Codorniou. Voting closes on Saturday 19, at 12 p.m., and the results will be known at 12:30 p.m.

Montpellier: Paul Willemse arrested for 3 months

Victim of a sixth concussion, Montpellier’s second row, Paul Willemse, was arrested for the next 3 months by Doctor Brauge, the FFR’s referring doctor. At the end of this period, it will be subject to a new evaluation.

November tour: the 20-minute red card tested

The organization of the 6 Nations Tournament, which manages the Autumn Nations Cup, announced the introduction of new rules during the November tests. Starting with the 20-minute red card (possibility of excluding a player who will be replaced by a teammate 20 minutes later). The referees will, however, have the possibility of issuing a permanent red, without the possibility of the offending team returning to 15.

In addition, the referees will be able, via microphone, to explain their decisions to spectators from the stadium (this will also be audible to television viewers). Finally, as is already the case in the Top 14, the scorers will only have 60 seconds to convert a try.

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