Melvyn Jaminet throughout a match of the French crew in opposition to Namibia, throughout the Rugby World Cup, in Marseille, September 21, 2023. DANIEL COLE / AP
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) introduced on Sunday July 7 the sidelining of Melvyn Jaminet, after the French XV full-back revealed a video on Instagram wherein he declared that he needed to place “a helmet hit” au “first Arab [qu’il croiserait] on the highway “. The video has since been deleted.
“The French Rugby Federation condemns within the strongest phrases the feedback made by Melvyn Jaminet (…). Such feedback are completely unacceptable and opposite to the basic values of our sport.” introduced the FFR in his press launch.
“Because of this, Melvyn Jaminet has been sidelined with fast impact and is leaving the France group at the moment current in Argentina.” the doc continues, explaining {that a} “inside investigation” was going to be carried out.
“I’m deeply sorry and ashamed of my phrases” the participant apologized on Instagram on Sunday night. “Racism, in all its varieties, is unacceptable and goes in opposition to every thing I consider in ” continues the full-back of the French XV, who ensured ” to know “ the choice of the FFR.
Racing Membership de Toulon, a membership in whose ranks Mr. Jaminet, 25, additionally performs, has additionally “condemned the remarks made [par Melvyn Jaminet] and dissociates itself from them”. The membership introduced on X have additionally “opened an investigation.” Les Bleus started a three-match tour of South America on Saturday, July 6. Within the first match in opposition to Argentina, in Mendoza, they gained 28 to 13. They nonetheless have to fulfill the Argentinians and Uruguay.
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