Super League – Mark Kheirallah and 4 other players on the start, Toulouse Olympique responds – Rugby League
According to the English press, Mark Kheirallah is about to leave Toulouse Olympique following a disagreement with the club.
The Live Examiner explains that the Franco-Australian rear has not been seen at the training center for several days and that his departure from Toulouse Olympique is almost complete. Vaccination would be at the center of the conflict but The Live Examiner we will learn that four other Toulouse Olympique players would be in a similar situation, not wanting to be vaccinated. As a reminder, with the entry into force of the vaccination pass, top athletes must have an up-to-date vaccination to practice their sport in France.
Toulouse Olympique responded to this information by a press release on its website :
Press release from Toulouse Olympique XIII following the article published today on Examiner Live.
Following recent government announcements related to the health restrictions imposed on athletes playing in France, Toulouse Olympique is indeed still in conversation with certain players on this subject.
The club wishes to respect medical secrecy and therefore will not reveal the names of the players concerned.
To date, the 27 players in the squad are still contracted to Toulouse Olympique XIII.
The club has no further comment at this stage.
Exclusive: Understanding Toulouse Olympique star Mark Kheirallah is set to leave the club following a falling out – while four other players could all leave before the season due to their reluctance to get vaccinated.
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