Guy Camberabero, champion of the first grand slam with the French rugby team, has died

Rugby legend dies Guy Camberabero

\n\nThe French rugby family is in mourning. Guy Camberabero, monument of oval sport and winner of the first grand slam with the XV of France, died at the age of 78.\n\n

The unforgettable first grand slam

\n\nBorn on November 16, 1941 in Laà-Mondrans in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Guy Camberabero entered the legend of French rugby in 1968 by winning the first grand slam in the history of XV of France at the Five Nations Tournament. A memorable performance that he accomplished as a scrum-half, alongside his older brother Lilian.\n\n

Guy Camberabero, an emblematic figure of French rugby

\n\nGuy Camberabero was a decisive actor in the success of French rugby in the 1960s and 70s. With 35 selections for the national team from 1961 to 1971, the former La Voulte player left his indelible mark on his sport. Beyond his exploits on the field, Guy Camberabero also left a lasting legacy off the field. His sense of fair play, his commitment to promoting rugby among young people and his love of sport have been praised by the entire rugby community.\n\n

A great loss for the XV of France

\n\nThe death of Guy Camberabero is a heavy loss for the world of rugby and the XV of France especially. With him disappears a symbol of the golden age of French rugby, a man who contributed significantly to shaping the face of this sport in France. His memory will forever be remembered and his name will always resonate in rugby stadiums.\n\nFinally, it will always be remembered that beyond his sporting career, Guy Camberabero was also a man with a heart, involved in numerous charitable actions and always ready to pass on his passion for rugby.\n\nWe extend our condolences to the Camberabero family, and to all those who were lucky enough to know Guy, a true icon of French rugby. \n\n