About Patrick Salas
Lived 1954 – 2017 (aged 62). Patrick Salas was a French rugby union player.
Patrick Salas (3 March 1954 – 8 January 2017) was a French international rugby union player.
Salas grew up in the town of Bages on the outskirts of Narbonne. He spent his entire career with RC Narbonne and featured in their 1979 Brennus Shield–winning team, to go with three Challenge Yves du Manoir triumphs.
Capped seven times, Salas was a member of the French team between 1979 and 1982. His most notable contribution came as the France number eight in their historic win over the All Blacks at Eden Park in 1979. He was primarily a second row forward, but was utilised out of position in the back row due to the late withdrawal of Christian Béguerie.
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Who was Patrick Salas?
French rugby union player (1954-2017)
When was Patrick Salas born?
Patrick Salas was born on 3 March 1954 in Narbonne.
When did Patrick Salas die?
Patrick Salas died on 9 January 2017 in Gruissan.
What was Patrick Salas's occupation?
Patrick Salas was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Patrick Salas?
Patrick Salas was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Patrick Salas. https://biography.guide/patrick-salas/
MLA: "Patrick Salas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/patrick-salas/.
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