"She was unable to attend because of facts that are public knowledge, such as a suicide attempt that led to a major psychological and psychiatric crisis and hospitalisation," says Mauricio Cardello, one of the lawyers representing the woman who accused French rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou of sexual abuse. The Argentine justice system is considering allowing the French rugby players accused of rape to return to their country while the trial continues, with the defence asking for the case to be dismissed. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES