French Rugby's Jaminet suspended 34 weeks after racist video: Federation

Paris: France s Melvyn Jaminet has been suspended for 34 weeks from all competitions after he recorded a video in which he made racist comments, the F...

Paris: France's Melvyn Jaminet has been suspended for 34 weeks from all competitions after he recorded a video in which he made racist comments, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Friday.

"After the FFR Disciplinary Board meeting held today (Friday), it was decided that Melvyn Jaminet had 'harmed the higher interests of rugby'", said the Federation in a statement.

The player has also received a 30,000 euros ($32,500) fine, according to the FFR.

The federation added that "8 weeks of the 34-week suspension may nevertheless be replaced by community service activities for the benefit of the FFR", such as "prevention actions focussing on the dangers associated with alcohol and social networks", or "actions promoting the values of sport focussing on the fight against discrimination".

Full-back Jaminet, 25, was kicked off the squad during their tour of Argentina earlier this month for the remarks in an Instagram story that was then deleted.