The Toulon full-back was heard making the comment in an online video.
France’s Melvyn Jaminet kicks a penalty during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Stade de France, Paris in 2022
France’s Melvyn Jaminet after the final whistle of a Guinness Six Nations match in 2022 The French Rugby Federation has condemned Jaminet’s comments in a statement and suspended him with immediate effect. “An internal investigation is underway to shed light on the making of these extremely serious remarks and take appropriate measures.”“Rugby is a sport that brings people together and unites, and we must promote these essential values. No discriminatory behaviour of any kind has a place in French rugby,” the statement added.
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