Gabriel Lacroix (born 19 October 1993) is a former French rugby union player. His position was winger and he used to play for Stade Rochelais.[1]

Gabriel Lacroix
Date of birth (1993-10-19) 19 October 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthToulouse, France
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7+12 in)
Weight80 kg (12 st 8 lb; 180 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Winger
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Toulouse ()
2010–2011 Auch ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–2015 Albi 57 (80)
2015–2021 La Rochelle 60 (100)
Correct as of 13 January 2018
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 France U20 8 (10)
2017 France 1 (5)
Correct as of 25 November 2017

Club career

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Born in Toulouse, he began his career with nearby club Toulouse in the Top 14 before moving to SC Albi and then Stade Rochelais. In December 2016, he scored four tries in twelve minutes against Bayonne. In 2021, after years of struggling with injuries, he announced his retirement from the sport.

International career

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On 5 February 2017, Lacroix was called up to the France senior squad for the first time to replace the injured Yann David in the 2017 Six Nations.

References

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  1. ^ "Gabriel Lacroix Profile". Itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 31 December 2016.