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François Sangalli

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François Sangalli
Date of birth (1952-09-08) 8 September 1952 (age 72)
Place of birthNarbonne, France
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight172 lb (78 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1975–77 France 15 (4)

François Sangalli (born 8 September 1952) is a French former rugby union international.

Born to Italian immigrants in Narbonne, Sangalli was capped 15 times for France as a centre, debuting in 1975.[1] He toured South Africa in his first year with the national side and had a significant role in France's 1977 Five Nations grand slam, with his 46th-minute try proving the difference in the 4–3 win over England at Twickenham.[2]

Sangalli has had a long association with RC Narbonne, where he spent his entire playing career, the highlight of which was a Brennus Shield win in 1979. He served as club president during the early 1990s.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "François Sangalli : "Il y a 4 grandes qualités pour jouer au rugby : la créativité, la réactivité, l'humilité et la détermination"". Branchez Rugby (in French). 19 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Inspired English go down". The Province. 21 February 1977.
  3. ^ "François Sangalli (RCNM) : « Je suis plutôt confiant »". L'Indépendant (in French). 4 May 2017.
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