Two French Rugby Players Arrested in Argentina on Sexual Assault Charges

The players, accused of raping and beating an Argentine woman, deny the charges and claim the encounter was consensual.

Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou were arrested in Buenos Aires and transferred to Mendoza for court proceedings.
The alleged victim reported severe injuries and claimed she was held against her will and assaulted multiple times.
The French Rugby Federation has removed the accused players from the lineup for the second test against Argentina.
The incident has caused significant turmoil within the French rugby squad, affecting team morale and performance.
The legal process in Argentina will determine if the players will face pre-trial detention or other legal actions.