Oscar Jegou's Return Sparks Division Among La Rochelle Fans

The flanker, still facing rape charges in Argentina, was warmly welcomed by some supporters but left others uneasy.

Oscar Jegou, accused of rape in Argentina, played his first match in four months, scoring a try in La Rochelle's victory over Stade Français.
Despite the ongoing legal case, Jegou received enthusiastic support from many fans at Stade Marcel-Deflandre, who chanted his name and applauded his performance.
The decision to play Jegou was made by La Rochelle's management due to repeated postponements of his legal hearing and a shortage of players in his position.
Some supporters expressed discomfort and criticized the club's decision, arguing it sends a troubling message regarding support for victims of sexual violence.
Jegou and his co-accused, Hugo Auradou, maintain their innocence, claiming the encounter was consensual, while awaiting a final legal decision.