Stade Francais summon Camara for hearing over ‘grave offence’
Stade said late on Monday insisting they were obeying French labour law following reports the club were about to fire the 29-year-old Camara
Paris — Top 14 rugby club Stade Francais said that they have summoned international back Djibril Camara for a hearing for a “grave offence”. Stade said late on Monday insisting they were obeying French labour law following reports the club were about to fire the 29-year-old Camara. They said the Camara hearing “concerned the anticipated termination of his contract” but added that “no decision has yet been taken” and will not be “until after the player has been heard”. The club did not say what the “grave offence” was. Camara is a one-club man and has appeared 161 times for Stade since making his debut in 2007, winning a French title in 2015. He can play at fullback or on the wing. He made his France debut in 2016 and has won four caps. He is one of several club stalwarts who played less after Heyneke Meyer took over as head coach. “Some players don’t play,” said owner Hans-Peter Wild. “There are good reasons for this. If they are not happy, let them find another team.” Others to ha...
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