Rugby player on rape charge booed on return
The Straits Times|October 07, 2024
PARIS - France lock Hugo Auradou was described as being "serene" by Pau head coach Sebastien Piqueronies on Oct 5, despite being whistled off the pitch in his first match since being accused of rape in Argentina.
Rugby player on rape charge booed on return

Auradou, 21, was arrested along with La Rochelle flanker Oscar Jegou in July after winning their first French caps against Argentina in Mendoza. Both men deny rape and were allowed to return home in September.

On Oct 4, Argentinian prosecutors recommended dismissing the charges against the two players.

"He was serene and determined," Piqueronies told reporters after Pau lost 11-10 in a French Top 14 match at Perpignan.

"He played very well, efficient like he was last season. The crowd's welcome? We had no specific worries about it."

Despite his frosty reception, some Perpignan fans were indifferent over Auradou's return to action.

"As long as he's presumed innocent, I don't see why he can't play again," said long-time Perpignan season-ticket holder Robert, who gave only his first name.

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