Player loses composure on camera

A player from the French national team, Judicaël Cancoriet, lost his composure in front of a Canal+ camera on the Toulon bench after being substituted due to injury during a rugby match against Racing 92 on Saturday, October 10.

Incident occurs after substitution

Cancoriet, a third-row player for RC Toulon, was injured on the shoulder in the final moments of the match and was substituted. After leaving the field, he sat on the bench where a Canal+ camera captured him, leading to discussion about the incident.

Player reacts angrily to camera

Some moments after the final whistle, Canal+ showed footage of the Toulon bench where Cancoriet was being examined by medical staff. In pain, he reportedly told the cameraman to "get out of here" while getting up from the bench, showing frustration at being filmed.

Cancoriet's season has been difficult

Cancoriet, who was considered one of Toulon’s good signings this summer, has had a tough start to the season. In addition to his team’s poor performance in the Top 14, he has been sidelined for three weeks due to a rib injury, and this new shoulder injury may keep him out of action for some time.

Toulon manager comments on injury

Franck Azéma, the Toulon manager, described Cancoriet’s condition as clearly frustrated due to the new physical setback. He stated that while he could not confirm the injury’s severity, Cancoriet was definitely hurt and in pain, according to a report by Dépêche du Midi.

Uncertain recovery timeline

The exact date of Cancoriet’s unavailability remains unclear, as recovery times for such injuries can vary. Examinations are expected to take place in the coming week to determine the full extent of the injury. Toulon currently has a dozen injured players at the start of the season, including other third-row players.

Cancoriet’s rugby background

Judicaël Cancoriet is a French international third-row player, who won the French championship in 2017 with ASM Clermont. He played for teams like Auvergne and La Rochelle before joining Toulon at age 30. He has earned five caps for France and was selected for the 2024 tour of Argentina.