Jacques Gruppi

Jacques Gruppi, born in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, on 6 April 1941) is a French former rugby league player, who played as centre. His brothers are Raymond Gruppi,[1] who also was a rugby league player and Pierre Gruppi, a former rugby union player.

Jacques Gruppi
Date of birth (1941-04-06) 6 April 1941
Place of birthVilleneuve-sur-Lot, France
Height5 ft 7.5 in (171 cm)
Weight12 st 6 lb (79 kg; 174 lb)
Rugby league career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
– Villeneuve-sur-Lot ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1963-72 France 11 ()
Teams coached
Years Team
1985-86 Villeneuve-sur-Lot

Biographie

He played for Villeneuve-sur-Lot[2] and also represented France during the 1968 Rugby League World Cup, where he played also in the final lost against Australia.

Outside the sport, he worked as a salesman.[3]

Between 1985 and 1986, Gruppi coached his former club, Villeneuve-sur-Lot.

Honours

International caps[4]

Cap details
Jacques Gruppi international caps
Date Venue Opponent Result Competition Position Points Tries Pen. Drops
Playing for France
. 8 June 1968 Lang Park, Brisbane, Australia Australia 4-37 World Cup Centre - - - -
. 10 June 1968 Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia Australia 2-20 World Cup Centre - - - -
. 1 November 1970 Bradford, England Australia 17-15 World Cup Wing - - - -

References
  1. Laborderie, Renaud de (1968-01-01). Le rugby dans le sang (in French). (Calmann-Lévy) réédition numérique FeniXX. ISBN 978-2-7062-0248-3.
  2. "Vol. 49 No. 20 (May 25, 1968)". nla.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
  3. "Vol. 49 No. 17 (May 12, 1968)". nla.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
  4. "Jacques Gruppi - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
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