Skandal vor dem Derby: Galan beleidigt Castrais als consanguins !

In a heated lead-up to the rugby derby, Didier Lacroix, president of Stade Toulousain, publicly addressed the inflammatory comments made by former player Gillian Galan. Galan, who played from 2011 to 2020, stirred controversy during a France Bleu Occitanie segment by referring to players from Castres as „consanguins“—a term that has been deemed unacceptable. Following a loss to Castres Olympique on Saturday, Lacroix made it clear that Galan’s statements did not reflect the views of Stade Toulousain and emphasized that the club does not endorse such „idiotic“ and „incoherent“ remarks.

Galan later apologized, stating that his comments were intended as light-hearted banter, but Lacroix remained firm in distancing the club from Galan’s words. He highlighted that Galan is currently involved in legal disputes with Stade Toulousain, underscoring that the club stands by its values and aims to foster a respectful rivalry, regardless of the match outcome. Meanwhile, reactions from fans and players at the match reflected the heightened emotions surrounding the derby, with some expressing resentment toward Galan’s remarks during the game. For more details, see the report on actu.fr.