François Sangalli Explained

François Sangalli
Birth Date:8 September 1952
Birth Place:Narbonne, France
Height:5 ft 8 in
Weight:172 lb
Position:Centre
Repyears1:1975–77
Repcaps1:15
Reppoints1:4

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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: François Sangalli : "Il y a 4 grandes qualités pour jouer au rugby : la créativité, la réactivité, l’humilité et la détermination" . Branchez Rugby . fr-FR . 19 October 2017.
  2. News: Inspired English go down . . 21 February 1977.
  3. News: François Sangalli (RCNM) : « Je suis plutôt confiant » . . 4 May 2017 . fr.