France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after a video surfaced on-line of the Toulon participant making a racist comment.
Jaminet, who got here off the bench and kicked a penalty throughout France’s 28-13 win over Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, put the clip up on his Instagram account.
It was subsequently deleted however has been shared on the web.
The French Rugby Federation (FTR) condemned the 25-year-old’s feedback, saying: “Such feedback are completely unacceptable and are opposite to the basic values of our sport.
“As a consequence, Melvyn Jaminet has been faraway from and has left the France squad at the moment in Argentina.
Jaminet got here off the bench and kicked a penalty throughout France’s 28-13 win over Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday
“An inner investigation is ongoing to shine a light-weight on these feedback, that are of an excessive seriousness and can take the suitable measures.
“Rugby is a sport that brings folks collectively and unites, and we should promote these important values. No discriminatory behaviour of any variety has a spot in French rugby.”
Jaminet issued an apology shortly after his suspension was introduced, saying he was “deeply sorry” and was “ashamed” of his feedback.
He mentioned: “I perceive that this has damage and offended many individuals, and I wish to make it clear that these remarks don’t mirror my values or these of the French rugby staff.
“Racism in any type is unacceptable and goes in opposition to every little thing I imagine in.”