Philippe Chauvin believes the death of his son Nicolas in France can be a catalyst for change in the game’s attitude
At first glance they could be any French family: a father and his 17-year-old son sitting together in their living room watching the Rugby World Cup on television. So far their favourite match has been Japan’s gripping win over Ireland, not least for the Brave Blossoms’ esprit de corps and positivity. If Philippe Chauvin’s middle son, Nicolas, had still been alive they felt he would have loved it, too.
It is almost 10 months now since Nicolas, aged 18, died while playing for Stade Français Espoirs against their counterparts from Bordeaux-Bègles. Rugby was his passion from the moment he first picked up a ball at his local club just east of Paris in 2005. Tragically, the young flanker’s choice of sport cost him his life.
Written by Robert Kitson
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/oct/07/nicolas-chauvin-french-club-rugby-player-death-stade-francais-espoirs-ffr under the title “‘It’s my duty to him’: father of French rugby player who died demands action”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
