Racing 92 and Camille Chat Mutually Agree to Part Ways
Veteran French rugby hooker Camille Chat (29, 33 caps) and Racing 92 have mutually agreed to terminate his contract, ending a long tenure with the club.The decision comes after a disciplinary issue involving Chat and teammate Janick Tarrit, who were both initially suspended from the team.
Ten days ago, both Chat and Tarrit were sidelined following an off-field incident. While Tarrit returned to play last weekend in Toulon,only to suffer an ankle injury,Chat’s situation has now reached a conclusion. The club confirmed the amicable separation,ending Chat’s association with Racing 92,which began in 2015 and was set to run until June 2027.
racing 92’s Hooker depth Chart Remains Strong
Despite Chat’s departure, Racing 92 maintains a strong contingent of hookers. Wallaby Feleti Kaitu’u, Janick Tarrit (pending recovery from his injury), young Robin Couly, and Chilean international Diego Escobar remain on the roster, providing ample depth at the position.
Incident Led to Mid-December Suspension
Chat’s suspension began on December 16th, three days after Racing 92’s disappointing champions Cup loss to Sale (29-7). Reports indicate that Chat arrived at training still under the influence following a team end-of-year festivity. Tarrit also missed training that day and was afterward sidelined for the team’s top 14 match against Montpellier, a 21-17 defeat. ”He showed up on Monday at the Racing training center still drunk from a meal between players,” a source close to the team revealed.
A Career Defined by Both Success and Controversy
Chat’s career with Racing 92 has been marked by both important achievements and off-field incidents. In 2023, he was involved in an incident where he accidentally injured teammate Vinaya Habosi during a training session. While previously given leniency by the club, this latest incident proved to be the final straw. “Long protected by his club, Racing did not wish this time to grant another chance to its almost thirty-year-old nugget,” a source commented.
Chat’s journey with Racing 92 began in 2013 with the youth teams. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a key starter and earning his first French national team cap in the 2016 Six nations against Ireland. That same year, he won the Top 14 title with Racing 92. He also reached the Champions cup final in 2016,2018,and 2020,accumulating over 100 league appearances. However, injuries and competition impacted his later years with both the national team and Racing 92.
While the specifics of the agreement remain undisclosed, the amicable separation marks the end of a chapter in Chat’s career and Racing 92’s history. His future remains uncertain, but his contributions to the club will undoubtedly be remembered.
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