Rugby pair Auradou, Jegou back with France to prepare for Six Nations after rape case dropped

By Canadian Press on January 15, 2025.

PARIS (AP) — Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou have been called up by France to prepare for the Six Nations after an Argentine court last month dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against the pair.

The 21-year-old rugby players had been accused of raping a woman after playing a match in Argentina last year. The judge dismissed the case against the duo, citing insufficient evidence. The plaintiff has appealed the ruling.

The French rugby federation said on Wednesday that coach Fabien Galthie had summoned a group of 42 players ahead of the team’s opening match in the tournament against Wales on Jan. 31 at the Stade de France.

The federation had already said last month that the judge’s decision paved the way for their return to the national team.

Jegou, a flanker with La Rochelle in the Top 14, and Pau lock Auradou resumed playing with their clubs three months ago and have been in great shape recently. Both have just one cap for France.

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