French Rugby Stars Jegou and Auradou Rejoin National Team After Legal Developments

The players return to the Six Nations squad following a non-lieu ruling in Argentina, though an appeal remains pending.

Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou have been recalled to the French national rugby team for the Six Nations tournament after Argentine authorities dropped charges of aggravated sexual assault against them.
The players, both 21, participated in their first training session at Marcoussis as part of a 42-man squad preparing for the tournament opener against Wales on January 31.
French coach Fabien Galthié defended their selection, emphasizing performance as the primary criterion and noting the players' hard work during a challenging period.
The legal case is not fully resolved, as the alleged victim has appealed the non-lieu ruling, with a hearing scheduled for February 10-11 during the tournament.
Teammates and staff have expressed support for Jegou and Auradou, with team leaders highlighting lessons learned about responsibility and external risks.