About Jean-Pierre Saux
Lived 1928 – 2007 (aged 79). Jean-Pierre Saux was a French rugby union player.
Jean-Pierre Saux (13 November 1928 — 17 November 2007) was a French international rugby union player.
Biography A Section Paloise lock forward, Saux was a regular member of the France national team during the early 1960s, amassing a total of 22 caps. He featured in France's 0–0 draw against the 1960–61 Springboks in Colombes. His international career also included France's 1961 tour of New Zealand and Australia.
Saux won the 1962 Midi Olympique Oscar as France's best rugby player for the year.
After featuring in Pau's 1964 French championship win, Saux was forced to retire at the end of the season on account of an eye injury, having suffered a detached retina from a kick to the face during the Challenge Yves du Manoir.
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Who was Jean-Pierre Saux?
French rugby union player (1928–2007)
When was Jean-Pierre Saux born?
Jean-Pierre Saux was born on 13 November 1928 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Jean-Pierre Saux die?
Jean-Pierre Saux died on 18 November 2007 in Biarritz.
What was Jean-Pierre Saux's occupation?
Jean-Pierre Saux was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jean-Pierre Saux?
Jean-Pierre Saux was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean-Pierre Saux. https://biography.guide/jean-pierre-saux/
MLA: "Jean-Pierre Saux." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-pierre-saux/.
Chicago: "Jean-Pierre Saux." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jean-pierre-saux/.
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