Fabien Galthié
French rugby player and coach
Born
March 20th, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Played as a scrum-half in rugby union and later became a coach. Captained the French national team during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Participated in three Rugby World Cups and achieved significant success with top French clubs. Transitioned to coaching after retirement and led the national team as head coach, implementing strategies that advanced the team's performance in international competitions.
Captained France in the 1999 Rugby World Cup
Achieved success with Stade Français
Coached the French national team starting in 2020
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