Bernard Goutta

Bernard Goutta (born 28 September 1972 in Perpignan), is a French former professional rugby league and rugby union footballer and current rugby union coach. He is now co-head coach of his former union club, USA Perpignan, following the sacking of predecessor Jacques Brunel in November 2011.

Bernard Goutta
Date of birth (1972-09-28) 28 September 1972
Place of birthPerpignan, France
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
Rugby league career
Position(s) Back-row
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989–1991 Saint Estève XIII ()
1991–1994 Pia Donkeys ()
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994–2007 USA Perpignan 223 (85)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
France 1 (5)
France A 4
Teams coached
Years Team
2007– USA Perpignan

Goutta began playing Rugby League at with Saint Estève XIII, then with the Pia Donkeys. He switched code, playing Rugby Union for Perpignan. He earned his only cap for the France national team on 10 July 2004 against the Canada at Toronto. After ending his playing career, he joined Brunel's staff as forwards coach.

Honours

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