Toulouse release statement following young rugby player's disappearance

The 17-year-old son of former Agen hooker Jalil Narjissi has sadly been swept out to sea whilst on tour in Cape Town.

Medhi Narjissi was in Cape Town for a tournament as part of the France u18s squad when he went for a swim at Diaz Beach, near the Cape of Good Hope. It is reported that a wave sadly swept the promising young player out to sea, leading to his disappearance.

A statement has been released by Toulouse, which reads: “Stade Toulousain learned yesterday [Wednesday] with emotion of the disappearance at sea of Medhi Narjissi, traveling in South Africa with the French U18 team.

“The club is working with the French Rugby Federation and SA Rugby to enable the family to travel to the site and is discussing with them the ongoing research and the needs for on-site reception.

“In addition, the club’s medical centre is setting up a support and psychological support unit for the players and supervisors who share Medhi’s daily life.

“Out of respect for the family, all of Medhi’s teammates and supervisors, the club does not wish to provide any additional communication.”