The lock is appealing against a suspended prison sentence for a racially-motivated attack in 2020.
“I am not a racist, I do not have those values,” he told a press conference on Monday.
“What I want to say to you is that I confessed to my mistakes, that I paid my debts and I deny all claims about racist remarks.” While visiting the squad on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron was recorded telling head coach Galthie: “We don’t want the controversy getting out of hand.” Chalureau, who at times was tearful during his press conference, said France’s coaching staff and management were fully aware of the assault, which led to him leaving former club Toulouse.“We discussed the matter with the French team staff,” he said.“I wanted to come out in public and address all my team-mates, my family as it does not just affect me.
“I am not a racist, I bring people together. The beauty of rugby is it brings together people from all communities.”Fabien Galthié et Emmanuel Macron échangent sur la polémique autour de Bastien Chalureau
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