Two French rugby stars are arrested after sexual assault allegation on tour in Argentina - after another player was sent home for racist social media comments

Two members of the French national rugby team touring South America were arrested in Argentina on Monday following an allegation of sexual assault,a justice official in Mendoza province told AFP.

Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou,who featured in France's 28-13 Test victory over Argentina on Saturday,were detained in Buenos Aires and will be taken to Mendoza where the crime allegedly took place.

'Today a commission from the province of Mendoza is travelling to Buenos Aires to bring them and proceed with doing the relevant examinations,' said Martin Ahumada,a spokesman for the Mendoza prosecutor's office.

'If the examinations align with the testimony of the victim,the related charge will be made,' he told AFP.

According to local media reports,the alleged attack took place at the Diplomatic Hotel in Mendoza,where France's players and staff were staying for last weekend's Test match.

Jaminet later apologised for the comment and insisted the words do not reflect his values in a post on Instagram

The FFR condemned his video comments as 'totally unacceptable and against the fundamental values of our sport.'

French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera praised the 'rapid and appropriate response to the fear sparked' by the player's remarks,writing on social media platform X.

Jaminet subsequently apologised for his remarks after being booted out of the squad.

'I am deeply sorry and ashamed of my comments,' Jaminet said on Instagram.

'Racism,in all its forms,is unacceptable and goes against everything I believe in.

'I understand the FFR's punishment and remain at their disposition to be able to shine a light on this incident.'

France Rugby