violence contrary to the “values ​​of rugby”, according to the president of the organizing committee of the 2023 World Cup

“Under no circumstances can we tolerate violence, especially violence against women”reacts this Wednesday on franceinfo Jacques Rivoal, president of the organizing committee of the 2023 Rugby World Cup which will take place in France from September 8 to October 28.

Tuesday, Mohamed Haouas, pillar of the XV of France, was sentenced to one year in prison in Montpellier for domestic violence. “These practices are completely unacceptable and do not adhere to the values ​​of rugby”he insists, recalling that “Rugby is respect”.

The future of the player within the XV in the hands of the coach

As for the future of Mohamed Haouas within the French rugby team, Jacques Rivoal stresses that the decision “incumbent on Fabien Galthié”, the coach of the XV of France, and to the French Rugby Federation. The FFR has indicated that the staff of the XV of France will speak on the subject on June 7, the initial date of the press conference of the coach and the general manager.

Mohamed Haouas, reigning French champion with Montpellier, was to join AS Montferrand, the Clermont club, next season. The ASM announced in a press release that after this conviction, he could not wear the colors of the club.