Dimitri Yachvili

Rugby player with World Cup participation

Dimitri Yachvili - Rugby player with World Cup participation
Born

September 19th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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A rugby player specialized in the scrum-half position, participated in the 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups representing France. Played club rugby for Biarritz Olympique, where notable achievements included winning the Top 14 title in 2005 and the European Challenge Cup in 2006. Served as captain for the national team in various test matches.

Participated in the 2003 Rugby World Cup

Played for Biarritz Olympique

Won the Top 14 title in 2005

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