France SUSPEND Melvyn Jaminet after a video of the Toulon full-back 'making a racist remark' is circulated on social media
- France have suspended Melvyn Jaminet after he made a racist comment online
- The 25-year-old later apologised for his remark insisting he is 'deeply sorry'
- WARNING - CONTAINS OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE
France have suspended Melvyn Jaminet after a video of him making a racist comment was shared on social media.
The 25-year-old full-back shared a video on his Instagram account after kicking a penalty in France's 28-13 victory over Argentina on Saturday.
'I promise, the first Arab I see on the road, I'll headbutt him,' Jaminet is alleged to have said.
The video was later deleted from his account but has since been widely circulated online.
The French Rugby Federation issued a statement condemning his remarks and noting that he had been removed from the tour of Argentina.
Melvyn Jaminet has apologised after a video of him making a racist comment was circulated on social media
The 25-year-old made the remark in a now-deleted post on Instagram following France's 28-13 win over Argentina on Saturday
'Such comments are totally unacceptable and are contrary to the fundamental values of our sport.' FFR's statement read.
'As a consequence, Melvyn Jaminet has been removed from and has left the France squad currently in Argentina.
'An internal investigation is ongoing to shine a light on these comments, which are of an extreme seriousness and will take the 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.'
Jaminet subsequently apologised for his comments in a post on his Instagram story on Sunday.
'I am deeply sorry and ashamed of my words.' He wrote.
'I want to apologise to everyone. I understand that this may have hurt and offended many people, and I want to make it clear that these words do not reflect my values or those of the French rugby team in any way.
Jaminet later apologised for the comment and insisted the words do not reflect his values in a post on Instagram
'Racism, in all its forms, is unacceptable and goes against everything I believe in.
'I understand the FFR's sanction and am at their disposal to shed light on this matter.'
Jaminet has made 20 appearances for Les Bleus since making his senior international debut in 2021.
The Toulon star was part of the side that won France's first Six Nations title in more than a decade in 2022.
