ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

French star slapped with long term ban following racist social media video

BY Philip Bendon  ·  Friday Jul 26, 2024

France and Toulon fullback Melvyn Jaminet has received a 26-week ban per reports in the French media following a video he posted on his private social media account during France’s tour of Argentina.

ADVERTISEMENT

In the now-deleted video, Jaminet can be heard saying, “I swear, the first Arab I see on the street… I will headbutt him… I will headbutt him… I say: I will headbutt him… Headbutt, I will…”

Jaminet, who was born in Hyères, which is a 35-minute drive from Toulon, signed a deal with the Top 14 powerhouse that is due to keep him at the club until 2028.

His place at the club has since been thrown into doubt, with the club releasing a statement which said, “Such behaviour is unacceptable and contrary to the fundamental values of our club, rugby and society.”

However, the club added it believed “in the possibility of Melvyn Jaminet’s redemption” and was ready to support him in this process.

For their part the French Rugby Federation released a statement whilst on tour which read, “Such comments are totally unacceptable and are contrary to the fundamental values of our sport.

“As a consequence, Melvyn Jaminet has been removed from and has left the France squad, which is currently in Argentina.

ADVERTISEMENT

“An internal investigation is ongoing to shine a light on these comments, which are of extreme seriousness and will take the appropriate measures.”

Overall, France’s tour of Argentina, whilst productive on the pitch, was an unmitigated disaster off it with young squad members Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou facing serious allegations of sexual assault for which they were arrested on July 9th in Buenos Aires.

The arrests came just hours after the duo had made their debut for France, and they remain under house arrest until their case is heard.

Related Articles

  • 20 WEEKS AGO

    Exclusive interview: Guy Porter retires aged 27

  • 20 WEEKS AGO

    Debate rages following Fiji's Olympic quarterfinal win over Ireland

  • 20 WEEKS AGO

    Antoine Dupont brilliance secures France sevens semi-final



ADVERTISEMENT

Great Tries

  • 4 DAYS AGO

    Supporters can't believe Saracens Sharp's UNBELIEVABLE finish

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Fans in awe as Joyce finishes ‘impossible’ solo try

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    WATCH: Outlandish Jacob Stockdale finish is truly world class

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Ulster denied THE GREATEST URC try you will ever see!

  • 9 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Capuozzo break sets Dupont up for hatrick on return

View All

Big Hits & Dirty Play

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    Wallabies wunderkind Sua'ali' and Scotland captain Tuipulotu clash

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Ireland 'steal' Argentina's opening try as debate rages

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    WATCH: The biggest hit from week one of the Autumn Nations Series

  • 9 WEEKS AGO

    'Cheap shot' from Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints causing a stir online

  • 9 WEEKS AGO

    Wild moment leads to all in brawl during Welsh derby between Cardiff and Scarlets

View All

See It To Believe It

  • 4 DAYS AGO

    Supporters can't believe Saracens Sharp's UNBELIEVABLE finish

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Fans in awe as Joyce finishes ‘impossible’ solo try

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Insane moment as french backrow waves off medic and smokes Ange Capuozzo

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible drop goal helps break 25-match losing streak

  • 9 WEEKS AGO

    Leinster fly half delivers insane 50:22 after being given start for Emerging Ireland

View All

Funnies

  • 14 HOURS AGO

    ‘The knee slide was too much’ - Ben Earl reflects on THAT viral moment

  • 1 DAY AGO

    U.S. Army Special Operations Sergeant Major makes big claim about rugby

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    “Put that in the book” - Rieko Ioane’s explosive post reignites feud with Sexton

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Mischievous Marcus Smith spotted engaging in the dark arts during All Blacks match

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Jonny Sexton: 'Fondest memory of the Heineken Cup in 2011?' - 'Gordon D'Arcy's bar' and 'Coppers'

View All

Amateur

  • 100 WEEKS AGO

    You Won’t See Many Better Than This Silky-Smooth Try From Llandovery RFC

  • 101 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes As Caldy RFC Hand Ealing First Championship Defeat Of The Season

  • 124 WEEKS AGO

    Dubious Score Decides Result Of Rugby's Biggest Schools Fixture

  • 124 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes At School Boys Rugby Match

  • 124 WEEKS AGO

    The Next Dominant Backrow?

View All

Player Features

  • 14 HOURS AGO

    ‘The knee slide was too much’ - Ben Earl reflects on THAT viral moment

  • 1 DAY AGO

    Marcus Smith makes big call on his future

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    'Eligible for England' - Fans react to South African star's contract announcement

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    The 19-year-old named the 'future' of English rugby after win against Australia A

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Anthony Watson exclusive: 'I wouldn't be surprised if England win'

View All