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Published 14:28 5 Sept 2021 BST
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"Provence Rugby learned yesterday that Christian Ambadiang, player from Nevers, was the victim of racist insults by one of our players. "Despite the latter's apologies, and his faultless behaviour since his arrival at the club, this is unacceptable. This indeed the club's project, which has made tackling societal issues one of its reasons for existing. "Provence Rugby would like to apologise to Christian Ambadiang and, more generally, to all those who may be shocked by the situation. We are too."The statement adds that the club are speaking to the player in question and will be punishing him accordingly. https://twitter.com/ProvenceRugby/status/1434138172502519811 Stars of the sport have also condemned the abuse. Munster and Ireland star Simon Zebo called for a life ban for the player, while Leicester Tigers and Fiji winger Nemani Nadolo simply tweeted #SayNoToRacism. https://twitter.com/SimonZebo/status/1434475960770957318 https://twitter.com/nemani_nadolo/status/1434478416267554819 According to Le Journal du Centre, Nevers have submitted a report to the National Rugby League, the governing body for professional rugby in France.
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