About Jean Trillo
Born 1944. Jean Trillo is a French rugby union player.
Jean Trillo (born 27 October 1944) is a French former rugby union international.
Born in Condom, Trillo was a centre who was regarded as a tough defender and spent his career with CA Bègles, which he joined from hometown club SA Condom in 1964. He was on the CA Bègles team which won the 1968–69 Brennus Shield, scoring their only try in the 11–9 final win over Toulouse, after intercepting a pass meant for Jean-Louis Bérot.
Trillo, capped 28 times by France, made his debut on the 1967 tour of South Africa. He played twice in France's grand slam-winning 1968 Five Nations campaign. His career included tours of Australia and New Zealand.
Trillo's sons François and Philippe also competed in French rugby, the former becoming a noted sports journalist.
In 2013, Trillo received the Legion of Honour award.
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rugby union player
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Jean Trillo was born on 27 October 1944 in Condom.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Trillo. https://biography.guide/jean-trillo/
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