France Names Six Nations Squad Including Players Cleared of Rape Charges

Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou return to the team after an Argentine court dismissed allegations, though an appeal is pending next month.

Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, both 21, have been included in France's 42-man Six Nations squad after an Argentine court dismissed rape charges against them in December due to insufficient evidence.
The pair, who insist the encounter was consensual, face a pending appeal of the case dismissal, with a hearing scheduled for February 10-11 during the Six Nations tournament.
Coach Fabien Galthié defended their selection, stating the legal process had cleared them, making them eligible for the national team.
Romain Ntamack returns to the squad after a 17-month absence due to injuries that sidelined him from the 2023 World Cup and previous Six Nations campaigns.
The squad includes several uncapped players, such as center Noah Nene from Dax, as France prepares to open their campaign against Wales on January 31 at the Stade de France.