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Didier Codorniou

b. 1958

French rugby union player

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About Didier Codorniou

Born 1958. Didier Codorniou is a French rugby union player, politician and anciens cadres.

Didier Codorniou (born 13 February 1958 in Narbonne) is a former French rugby union player and a French politician. He played as a Centre.

Codorniou played for RC Narbonne and Stade Toulousain. He earned his first national cap on 7 July 1979 against the All Blacks, in the first victory France had achieved over the New Zealand team in New Zealand.

In Path to Victory former Australian flyhalf Mark Ella wrote, "After playing against Didier Codorniou, I thought he was the best centre in the world. He directed all the backline traffic. He had the ball skills to set the play up or be an electrifying individualist."

Honours Grand Slam : 1981 French rugby champion, 1979 with RC Narbonne and 1989 with Stade Toulousain. Challenge Yves du Manoir 1978, 1979 and 1984 with RC Narbonne

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Regional councillor of Occitanie, Mayor of Gruissan, Community councillor of Grand Narbonne
Awards
Officer of the National Order of Merit; Knight of the National Order of Merit; Member of the Order of Maritime Merit; Knight of the Legion of Honour

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Didier Codorniou?

French rugby union player

When was Didier Codorniou born?

Didier Codorniou was born on 13 February 1958 in Narbonne.

What is Didier Codorniou's occupation?

Didier Codorniou is a rugby union player, politician and anciens cadres.

What nationality is Didier Codorniou?

Didier Codorniou is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Didier Codorniou

· Wikidata: Q3026979

· DBpedia: Didier Codorniou

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