‘It’s my duty to him’: father of French rugby player who died demands action

Philippe Chauvin believes the death of his son Nicolas in France can be a catalyst for change in the game’s attitudeAt first glance they could be any French family: a father and his 17-year-old son sitting together in their living room watching the Rugby World Cup on television. So far their favourite match has been Japan’s gripping win over Ireland, not least for the Brave Blossoms’ esprit de corps and positivity. If Philippe Chauvin’s middle son, Nicolas, had still been alive they felt he would have loved it, too. It is almost 10 months now since Nicolas, aged 18, died while playing for Stad…