French rugby boss Bernard LaPorte's graft experimental opens
Bernard Laporte, a towering numeral in French rugby boss, goes on trial on Wednesday on charges of corruption and influence-peddling, in a high-profile case making big waves only a year before France crowds the World Cup. Rugby World Cup fans can buy France Vs Uruguay Tickets from our website. The 58-year-old former French rugby boss was suspected of favoritism in awarding a uniform sponsor contract for the nationwide team to close friend Mohed Altrad, the billionaire owner of Top 14 champion Montpellier. The five officials in the dock also include Claude Atcher, who was recently suspended as managing manager of the 2023 Rugby World Cup organization. And French Rugby Federation (FFR) vice-president Serge Simon. Bernard Laporte, a towering numeral in French rugby The trial is scheduled to accomplish on Sept 22. “The accusations against Bernard Laporte are completely trumped-up, notably because everything he did was in the best interest of the federation,” said his la...