Jack Cantoni (11 May 1948 – 25 June 2013) was a French international rugby union player.[1]

Jack Cantoni
Jack Cantoni (1971)
Date of birth(1948-05-11)11 May 1948
Place of birthCarmaux, France
Date of death25 June 2013(2013-06-25) (aged 65)
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback/Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
-1967 Stade Toulousain ()
1967-1980 AS Béziers ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1970-1975 France 17 (13)

Cantoni was born in Carmaux, France, he is the son of the rugby league footballer; Vincent Cantoni.[1]

Cantoni played as a Fullback or Wing for AS Béziers, with which team he won seven French championships.[1] He made his international debut for France on 4 April 1970 in a test during the Five Nations against Wales in Cardiff.

Honours

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  • Selected to represent France, 1971–1974
  • French rugby champion, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978 and 1980 with AS Béziers
  • Challenge Yves du Manoir 1972, 1975 and 1977 with AS Béziers
  • French championship finalist 1976 with AS Béziers

References

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  1. ^ a b c AFP (25 June 2013). "Rugby: décès de l'ancien arrière de Béziers Jack Cantoni à 65 ans" (in French). Le Point. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
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