Eric Pilaud talked to the press

The FCG has been particularly busy these last few hours. In order to answer the questions of supporters, sponsors and journalists, Eric Pilaud invited the press to the salons of the Stade Lesdiguières in the early afternoon.

Three themes were discussed: the departure of Bernard Jackman, the ongoing investigation against several players of the club and, more quickly, the merger between Stade Francais and Racing 92. On this last point, the President of Grenoble has simply revealed "his surprise" toward this announcement. He recalled that "since the regulations did not provide for this case, it was necessary to refer to the case law. And that, in this case, it would be the first relegation that would be saved. Even if Bayonne's schedule is favorable, it gives us an extra chance to keep up: the best solution is to win the most matches before going to Bayonne. That's what we told the players this morning. "

Another announcement made to the players: the departure of Bernard Jackman. "Despite the telescoping of the events, it was necessary to inform the players now," said Eric Pilaud. "The players and the other members of the staff are responsible for the end of the season. The leaders of the group must take charge of some things, "he continued. The management of the club is already thinking about the composition of the staff for next season.

Finally, Eric Pilaud also returned to the complaint filed against several players of the FCG Sunday morning. He reiterated his will that "the police investigation will go quickly, as the case progresses. On the alleged facts, the president of the club, particularly affected, wished himself without concession: "I respect the presumption of innocence. But if these facts are proven, they are repugnant and unacceptable. The faster the knowledge of the facts, the faster the club can position itself. In the project of the club, we wrote "to make grow men and women, who are temporarily rugbymen". There was a reflection. It is now an obsession. "Whatever the outcome of this complaint, the club will take measures to further improve the ethics and behavior of its players, whether professional or in training.

Finally, President Eric Pilaud wished that all eyes are now directed towards the Stade des Alpes and the shock awaiting the "Rouge & Bleu" against RC Toulon on Sunday.