Jean-François Phliponeau

Jean-François Phliponeau (23 November 1950 — 9 May 1976) was a French rugby union international.[1]

Jean-François Phliponeau
Date of birth(1950-11-23)23 November 1950
Place of birthFort-de-l'Eau, Algiers,
French Algeria
Date of death9 May 1976(1976-05-09) (aged 25)
Place of deathClermont-Ferrand, France
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight153 lb (69 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1973 France 2 (4)

Biography

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Phliponeau was born in Algiers, French Algeria, but grew up in mainland France. His hometown club was RC Rouen, which he left in 1971 to join AS Montferrand, from where he gained selection for France as a winger in the 1973 Five Nations Championship. Capped twice during the tournament, Phliponeau debuted in France's win over Wales at the Parc des Princes and also played against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, scoring a try in a French loss.[2]

Death

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In 1976, Phliponeau was killed by a lightning strike on the Stade Marcel-Michelin pitch, while playing a practice match with AS Montferrand teammates ahead of their appearance in the Challenge Yves du Manoir final. He was 25 years of age.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "En hommage à Jean-François Phliponeau" (in French). asm-rugby.com. 8 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Centenaire du lycée agricole d'Yvetot : Jean-François Phliponeau, le destin foudroyé". Le Courrier Cauchois (in French). 9 February 2018.
  3. ^ "Castelnaudary : reprise chez les cadets et les juniors". La Dépêche (in French). 11 November 2017.
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