Quotation for Today, Thursday July 2
“Dear Prime Minister Key
The French rugby team’s recent tour to New Zealand was unfortunately marred by poor behaviour by one of the players.
His false allegations, which prompted a response from your own office, impacted negatively on the fine international image of New Zealand.
I cannot express strongly enough how much I deplore this incident. Pierre Camou, President of the French Rugby Federation, immediately offered his sincere apologies to the New Zealand people and initiated disciplinary procedures against the player involved.
Our two countries share the culture of rugby. We have always fought valiantly on the rugby field and acted like gentlemen when off it. I sincerely hope this despicable incident won’t have lasting ramifications on the mutual respect our countries enjoy.
As a fan of the sport, I join with many others in looking forward with keen anticipation to New Zealand’s hosting of the Rugby World Cup in 2011.
All the very best,
Francois Fillon
Prime Minister, Republic of France”
What did the team management know? When did they know it/ Where they party to a cover up?
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