Demba Bamba
France international rugby union player
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Demba Bamba (born 17 March 1998) is a French rugby union player. His position is prop and he currently plays for Racing 92 in the Top 14.[1]
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| Born | 17 March 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 125 kg (19 st 10 lb; 276 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life and education
Demba's parents originate from Mauritania and he grew up in the Saint-Denis area of Paris. He played various sports, including handball, when young.[2]
Playing career
Demba played for the 2019 France U-20 side that won the U-20 World Cup.[2]
He was selected for the French squad for the 2 February 2020 game against England in the 2020 Six Nations.[2]
He came on as a substitute in the 2020 Six Nations game against Wales on 22 February 2020.[3]