"Dirty black", a player denounces racist insults in the middle of a match

• Marvin Woki, the big brother of the third of the XV of France, claims to have been the victim of racist remarks during a match of Federal 1 last weekend.
• The second line of Tarbes also denounces ambiguous gestures on the part of this player from Lannemazan. He could file a complaint.
• The FFR supported him and should quickly examine the facts.

It's a shock in the world of rugby. Marvin Woki, big brother of the third line of the XV of France Cameron Woki and player of Tarbes of Federal 1 (third French level) denounces racist remarks towards him during the meeting against Lannemezan, last Saturday. In this derby which turned pugilist, the second line passed by the Stade Français and Montauban affirms that a player said to him: "Dirty black, go home"

This same player would also have added gestures to his words. "Unacceptable" acts for Marvin Woki who returns for 20 minutes on this serious incident.

Can you tell us what happened?

It was a moving derby with a lot of nervousness [seven red cards in total]. I end up receiving a yellow card with the opposing substitute hooker [51st minute of play] after yet another collision. As I head for the bench, he comes back to me and starts pushing me, I say nothing, I even raise my hands to show that I am not reacting. It was then that the opposing player launched "Dirty black, go home"!

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How do you react ?

At the time, I do not realize his words, I do not pay attention. I even remain rather calm and a teammate accompanies me on the bench. It is only after a few minutes that I realize the character of his words. This is very serious.

Some of your teammates witness the scene…

Yes, a teammate in particular. But it is not finished. When I am on the bench, my teammates explain to me that the opposing player also made gestures by repeatedly passing his hand in front of his gesture as if to talk about my skin color. It shows in the video.

How is the end of the match?

I did not go back to the field. Him, yes. At the final whistle, each team stayed on their side given the tension. The player who insulted me did not come to apologize and today I still had no excuses.

Be reassured @cameronwoki. Zero tolerance for any racist or discriminatory act or speech! In our Rugby as in our Republic racism and intolerance have no place. We will assume our institutional role. @FranceRugby https://t.co/Rj2o4E6RvN

Are you shocked?

It is serious what happened. I talked about it with my trainer, my big brother and my whole family. We must denounce this kind of words and gestures. It has nothing to do on a field and nowhere else.

Are you going to file a complaint?

I'm thinking about this because we can't let this go. I do not know yet if I will file a complaint but I will quickly make my decision.

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The FFR supports and could take up the case

The case could quickly take on another dimension. This Thursday, Cameron Woki relayed the facts on his Twitter account with this message: "It's a shame ... We don't want that in our rugby. These are inappropriate and hurtful words for my family. Hoping that this player is punished. "

A post taken up by Serge Simon, the vice-president of the French Rugby Federation. He supports the third international line and seems to want to take up the matter as soon as possible: “Be reassured Cameron Woki. Zero tolerance for any racist or discriminatory act or speech! In our rugby as in our Republic racism and intolerance have no place. We will assume our institutional role. The penalty could therefore be heavy if the facts are proven.

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