2024-07-07 20:47:59
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The RC Toulon fullback, currently on tour in Argentina with the French XV, is confused after the unearthing on Sunday evening of a video in which he made racist remarks.
“The first Arab I met, I gave him a helmet”, says Melvyn Jaminet (25 years old, 19 caps) in a video published on his Instagram account at night from Saturday to Sunday. The RC Toulon full-back, who was in the 73rd minute during the test match won by the French XV against Argentina, has deleted the video, which does not seem to be intended for viewing by the public.
In a post published on the social network He contradicted the words “seductive” which must be “very harsh punishment by the French Rugby Federation”.
Sidelined from the French XV with immediate effect
In response to the video, RC Toulon, Club Melvyn Jaminet, published a post on “verify the comments you made and distance yourself from them”. Var Club announces that an internal investigation has been opened. A few minutes later, it was the French Rugby Federation which said to make the announcement “Removal with immediate effect” of the player. He left the France team currently in Argentina. The cost of FFR “confirm with great integrity the comments made by Melvyn Jaminet” and announced that a “The internal investigation is going to shed light on making very serious comments and to take appropriate measures.”
The Federation “renew his unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusion and secularism” and confirmation that“There is no discrimination, of any nature whatsoever, in any place in French rugby”.
Amélie Oudéa-Castéra says hello “A quick and effective response to the fear of Melvyn Jaminet’s words”. And the Minister of Sports added: “ZERO tolerance against racism”.
“Shame on my words”
Melvyn Jaminet posted an apology message on Sunday evening on his Instagram account. “My words hurt me, and I am ashamed. I want to apologize to everyone,” he refused. The former Perpignan and Toulouse player confirmed that he understood the sanction of the FFR and announced that he holds “in their hands to shed light on this matter.”
“I understand that this may have hurt and upset many people, continued player RC Toulon. I would like to make it clear that these comments do not reflect my values or those of the French rugby union. Racism, in all its forms, is unacceptable and goes against everything I believe in.”
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