While going through a long period of absence to recover from a concussion suffered last September, Bernard Le Roux spoke on social networks to deny rumors of a potential retirement in the waiting for exams.
Bernard Le Roux is not ready to leave rugby behind. Last September, on the occasion of the victory of Racing 92 against Lyon on the lawn of the Paris-La Défense Arena, the second-line international (47 selections) had to give way to Boris Palu after having received a shock at head level. A few days after this meeting, Laurent Travers had confirmed that his 33-year-old player “will be absent for a fairly long period, which will be around six months”.
A necessary period so that the native of Moorreesburg, in South Africa, can recover in the best conditions from a concussion. While the deadline indicated by the Racing 92 coach is coming to an end, the daily The Parisian indicated in its columns that Bernard Le Roux was going to be forced to end his career prematurely in order to preserve his health.
Le Roux: “No decision has been made”
An article that did not escape the person concerned and the response was quick. Through a message published on his official account Instagram, Bernard Le Roux assured that the article from the local daily offered “false information”. “No decision has been made,” added the French international. A position which was very quickly confirmed by Racing 92.
« However, no final decision has been made at this stage, the player still has to undergo medical examinations. “, Thus specified in a press release the Ile-de-France club, which has already had to deal with the premature retirement of Virimi Vakatawa at the start of the season following heart problems incompatible with the practice of high-level rugby. The next exams that Bernard Le Roux will pass will be decisive for a participation in the 2023 World Cup with the XV of France, he who has not worn the blue jersey since 2021.
