French rugby union chiefs on Wednesday named the players accused of raping a 39-year-old woman in Argentina during the summer tour of South America in the 42-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations tournament.

Galthie has been forced into springing some selection surprises owing to the absence of a raft of experienced players such as Gael Fickou, Charles Ollivon and Reda Wardi.

PARIS (AP) — Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou have been called up by France to prepare for the Six Nations after an Argentine court last month dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against the pair.

Ahead of the opening match of the 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations, Fabien Galthié has revealed for the first time the secrets of his French squad selections.

Two rugby players investigated for rape in Argentina were named in France's 42-man Six Nations squad on Wednesday. Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou have maintained that they had consensual sex with a woman following their Test debuts in July 2024.

Paris (AFP) – France coach Fabien Galthie said Monday that two players who were investigated for rape in Argentina before the case was dismissed can now be selected for the upcoming Six Nations.

Galthie names his Six Nations squad on Wednesday before France open the tournament by hosting Wales in Paris on January 31.