POLICE arrested Georgian rugby vice-president Merab Beselia nine days ago after the shooting of the country’s former Sevens coach, Ramaz Kharazishili. He is recovering in hospital from a leg wound.
In Paris on Tuesday, French Federation President Bernard Laporte was taken into custody for questioning by the Economic Crime Squad on alleged irregularities over an easing of sanctions against Montpellier three years ago.
The club is owned by Mohed Altrad, whose company is the French team’s shirt sponsor. Mohed was also taken into custody along with Federation vice-president, former ...