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Claude Atcher, director of the Rugby World Cup 2023 organizing committee, has been suspended after an initial investigation into his workplace behaviour. L'Équipe reported in June that the 66-year-old had seen an "atmosphere of terror" at Groupement internet Public (GIP), where staff suffered panic attacks, burnout and verbal abuse. Rugby World Cup fans can buy Rugby World Cup 2023 Tickets from our website. The newspaper also claimed that Atcher had paid bills of tens of thousands of euros by ordering small taxis for personal use. Atcher denies financial impropriety and bullying. The allegations sparked an investigation that also revealed possible corruption and supported the claim that Atcher acted out of fear and did not follow financial rules properly. Atcher's suspension was supported by World Rugby, the governing body of the global rugby league. Atcher's deputy Julien Collette has been installed as a temporary replacement. France's Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera said the government must "act quickly" after an official report pointed to "worrying management practices" and "violations of financial integrity" within the organizing committee. She added that Atcher will face disciplinary proceedings that could lead to his dismissal. Oudea-Castera continued: "The report identifies violations of economic and financial integrity and confirms the serious social problems [within France's 2023 public interest group], a serious crisis of confidence, suffering for workers and psychological and social risks."