Patrick Buisson was appointed this Friday delegate president of the French Rugby Federation, by the federal office of the FFR.
Current vice-president in charge of amateur rugby, this 65-year-old leader will take over from Bernard Laporte.
The president of the FFR has indeed "withdrawn", forced by the ethics committee of the FFR after his conviction on December 13 for corruption and influence peddling.
If he remains statutorily president of the FFR, Bernard Laporte can no longer direct, represent or attend any meeting of the federation, pending his appeal.
"In accordance with the opinion issued by the French Rugby Ethics Committee and in full agreement with the process defined with the Minister of Sports, the President of the FFR, Bernard Laporte, has accepted his temporary withdrawal pending his final judgment”, indicates the FFR in a press release.
A consultation will take place during the period from January 23 to 26
“Bernard Laporte has studied the profiles of elected representatives of the majority compatible with such a function.
In this context, Bernard Laporte consulted the French Rugby Ethics Committee regarding the compatibility of Serge Simon with a potential designation.
Serge Simon benefited from a total acquittal pronounced by the court in first instance but the PNF wished to appeal this decision.
In function, the ethics committee recommends to the president to make an alternative choice.
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“In continuous compliance with the opinions of the ethics committee, Bernard Laporte has examined the profiles likely to be able to hold the position.
The decision was taken today to appoint Patrick Buisson as Deputy President of the French Rugby Federation.
This designation will be submitted to the clubs as part of a consultation taking place during the period from January 23 to 26.
The federal office confirms its desire to entrust the entire organization of this consultation to the French Rugby Ethics Committee, which may set the terms.
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The FFR specifies that over the period from January 6 to 27, the prerogatives of Bernard Laporte will be delegated to the members of the federal office and to the director general.
