Alain Plantefol (26 December 1942 – 23 June 2022) was a French rugby union player. He played second row for Racing CF, SU Agen, and the French national team.[1]

Alain Plantefol
Date of birth26 December 1942
Place of birthColombes, France
Date of death23 June 2022(2022-06-23) (aged 79)
Place of deathAgen, France
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Second row
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
?–? Racing CF ()
?–? SU Agen ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1967–1969 France 11 (3)

Biography

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Plantefol played his first international match against South Africa on 22 July 1967, and his final one against Wales on 22 March 1969. In 1967, he toured with the French team in South Africa while still playing for Racing CF.

Alain Plantefol died in Agen on 23 June 2022 at the age of 79.[2]

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "PLANTEFOL Alain". French Rugby Federation (in French).
  2. ^ Souperbie, Bastien (23 June 2022). "Rugby. Alain Plantefol, un " seigneur " du SUA, s'en est allé". Sud Ouest (in French). Lot-et-Garonne. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  3. ^ "PLANTEFOL Alain". Finales Rugby (in French).