Jean Foussat
France international rugby league footballer
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Jean Foussat (Brive-la-Gaillarde, 14 December 1931- Brive-la-Gaillarde, 3 March 2015[1]), was a former French rugby league footballer who played as centre or wing.
Born14 December 1931
Died3 March 2015 (aged 83)
Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight12 st 5 lb (78 kg)
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| Born | 14 December 1931 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 3 March 2015 (aged 83) Brive-la-Gaillarde, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 12 st 5 lb (78 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Centre, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biography
During his entire career, Foussat played for Villeneuve-sur-Lot,[2][3][4] which he won a French Championship title in 1959. Thanks to his club performances, he represented France at the 1957 Rugby League World Cup.[1]
Personal life
Outside the pitch, he worked as an electrician.[5]
Honours
- Team :
- French Champion : in 1959 (Villeneuve-sur-Lot).
