"I promise, the first Arab I see on the road, I'll headbutt him," Jaminet is filmed as saying.

Toulon's Jaminet played seven minutes and kicked a penalty as an inexperienced France beat Argentina 28-13 in the opening game of their South American tour.

"The French Rugby Federation condemns comments made by Melvyn Jaminet, in a video broadcast on social media. Such comments are totally unacceptable and are contrary to the fundamental values of our sport. As a consequence, Melvyn Jaminet has been removed from and has left the France squad currently in Argentina," the FFR said.

"An internal investigation is ongoing to shine a light on these comments, which are of an extreme seriousness and will take the appropriate measures."

Jaminet's club, Toulon, who he originally joined as a boy before spells with Toulouse and Perpignan, also criticised the remarks.

"Following the video of Melvyn Jaminet which has appeared on social media, Toulon condemn the comments made and distance themselves from them. An internal investigation is underway," Toulon said.

Following the statements from the FFR and four-time French champions Toulon, Jaminet issued an apology.

"I am deeply sorry and ashamed of my comments. Racism, in all its forms, is unacceptable and goes against everything I believe in. I understand the FFR's punishment and remain at their disposition to be able to shine a light on this incident," Jaminet said on Instagram.

France have two games remaining of their tour, with a non-capped game against Uruguay on Wednesday in Montevideo and a second test against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.