“It’s a cataclysm”: Fabien Galthié returns to the Auradou-Jegou affair

On Friday, July 12, Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou were indicted for aggravated rape. Questioned about this case during a press conference before a match against Argentina, Fabien Galthié spoke of a “cataclysm” and a “trauma” for the French rugby team.

A case that shakes the French XV team. While they were on tour in Argentina, French players Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou were arrested on Monday, July 8, following a complaint filed by a 39-year-old woman. The complainant accuses the two men of raping and assaulting her on the night of Saturday to Sunday in a hotel in Mendoza.

The victim’s lawyer, Natacha Romano, speaks about “particularly atrocious sexual violence”. On Friday July 12, Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou were charged with aggravated rape, after a “arraignment hearing” before the Mendoza prosecutor’s office. The Argentine justice system has in fact refused their request for release with house arrest.

“It’s a cataclysm”

On the sidelines of a match between the French XV and Argentina, Friday July 12, Fabien Galthié spoke about the controversy that is shaking the world of rugby. The coach notably assured that he was taking “considering the psychological aspect” for the composition of his team. “Things have changed in this respect. We really worked together. We also have mental trainers who accompany us. This is an area in which we have invested a lot this week.”he explained.

“The impact on the group is real. It is a cataclysm, a trauma. We are very demanding on the respect of the rules, the regulation but also the freedom of each one. We work on it every day. Without concession (he repeats). We try every day to build our group. And we will continue”he continued. Fabien Galthié also explained that he was doing everything possible to help the Argentine justice system “do its job”. “We are doing everything to help the delegation, all the players, with this difficult time. We are working together to ensure that Argentine justice does its job as well as possible.“he added. To be continued.