French Rugby Players Arrested in Argentina

Two French rugby players, Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, have been arrested in Argentina following allegations of sexual assault during their tour of South America. The incident reportedly took place at the Diplomatic Hotel in Mendoza, where the team was staying for a match against Argentina. French Rugby Federation President Florian Grill emphasized the seriousness of the allegations and stated that an investigation is ongoing. The arrests coincide with another controversy involving French fullback Melvyn Jaminet, who was sent home after making racist comments in a widely shared video. The French team is scheduled to play Uruguay in Montevideo on Wednesday and return to Buenos Aires for another test against Argentina on Saturday. If the allegations are confirmed, Grill noted it would be contrary to the values of rugby and the efforts of numerous amateur clubs.