Bayonne issue statement regarding arrest of assistant coach

New kids on the Top 14 block, Bayonne have issued the following statement after the arrest of assistant coach Antoine Battut and their former physical trainer Cyril Gomes following an incident at a medical clinic emergency room. 

The statement reads as follows: 

“Aviron Bayonnais Rugby Pro has learned that a member of the sports staff is involved in an incident that occurred overnight from Monday to Tuesday. 

“The club would like to point out that this event took place during a period of leave. The management of the club, which will meet the employee concerned as soon as possible, strongly condemns these facts which took place in a private context. 

“Anxious to let justice do its job, the club will not make any additional comments and will take all necessary measures.” 

Bayonne are set to kick off their 2022-23 campaign against Toulon on 3 September.