About Alain Estève
Lived 1946 – 2023 (aged 77). Alain Estève was a French rugby union player.
Alain Estève (15 September 1946 – 7 November 2023) was a French international rugby union player. He played as a lock for AS Béziers.
Estève was placed in second place on The Sunday Times list of "most frightening French rugby players", and was nicknamed "the Beast of Béziers" for his rough play. He died of cancer on 7 November 2023, at the age of 77.
Honours French rugby champion: 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981 with AS Béziers Challenge Yves du Manoir 1972, 1975 and 1977 with AS Béziers
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Who was Alain Estève?
French Rugby union footballer (1946–2023)
When was Alain Estève born?
Alain Estève was born on 15 September 1946 in Castelnaudary.
When did Alain Estève die?
Alain Estève died on 7 November 2023 in Béziers.
What was Alain Estève's occupation?
Alain Estève was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Alain Estève?
Alain Estève was French.
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