Two French rugby internationals arrested over alleged sexual assault

The two players — 20-year-old Pau lock Hugo Auradou and La Rochelle flanker Oscar Jegou, 21 — are set to be taken from the Argentine capital to Mendoza, where the alleged incident happened

Oscar Jégou (left) and Hugo Auradou have been arrested following an allegation of sexual assault during Les Bleus’ South America tour. Composite: Getty

Two France international rugby players have been arrested following an allegation of sexual assault during Les Bleus’ South America tour.

French Rugby Federation president Florian Grill told reporters in Buenos Aires that if the facts are proven they are “incredibly serious”.