French international Oscar Jégou, still charged with rape in Argentina, received a standing ovation from the La Rochelle public after the victory against Stade Français (35-18) on Saturday November 2 for his return to the Top 14 since the Mendoza affair . The 21-year-old third row notably scored a try during the match, receiving congratulations from his teammates.
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Oscar Jégou was acclaimed by the La Rochelle public for his return to the Top 14 this Saturday. | PHOTO : XAVIER LEOTY/AFP
His name rang out for long moments after the outcome of the match. The Marcel-Deflandre public welcomed the return to competition of Oscar Jégou with Stade Rochelais, winner this Saturday, November 2 over Stade Français (35-18) for the 9th day of Top 14.
“He had a great match”
Still charged with rape in Mendoza (Argentina) during the French team's summer tour of South America four months ago, on 3e 21-year-old line played the entire match against the Ile-de-France residents. He even distinguished himself by scoring La Rochelle's third try on the hour mark. “We are really proud of him. He had a great match. Even though he has gone through difficult times in recent months, we have always been there for him. I hope he continues this momentum.”greeted La Rochelle captain and three-quarter Dillyn Leyds to our colleagues at RMC.
Placed in pre-trial detention then under house arrest in Mendoza, Jégou was released by the Argentine authorities in August, then authorized to return to France at the beginning of September. The player, like Hugo Auradou, is awaiting a dismissal of the case. But the request was again postponed to an indefinite date by the Argentine courts in the middle of the week.
