Georges Coste
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Georges Coste is a French
rugby union
coach and former player.
As a coach, he trained U.S.A. Perpignan and Frotignan clubs, and, in 1993, he replaced Bertrand Fourcade
as coach of Italian national team. Under his lead Italy obtained several historical victories against Ireland (three times in 1995-1997), Scotland (1997) and France at the FIRA Cup final, in 1997, by 45-32, the latter still being, to date, Italy's sole victory against that team. These victories gained Italy admittance to the Six Nations
tournament starting from 2000.
Coste was fired by the Italian Federation a few months before the 1999 World Cup. Later he was assistant coach at Stade Français Paris
.
Since 2006 he is supervisor of Italy's junior national teams.
France
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rugby union
Rugby union
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coach and former player.
Biography
Coste debuted playing as fly half in the local club U.S.A. Perpignan, and scored several caps for French junior national teams before his career was halted by a serious injury.As a coach, he trained U.S.A. Perpignan and Frotignan clubs, and, in 1993, he replaced Bertrand Fourcade
Bertrand Fourcade
Bertrand Fourcade is a former French rugby union player, a current coach and a sports director. He played as a fullback....
as coach of Italian national team. Under his lead Italy obtained several historical victories against Ireland (three times in 1995-1997), Scotland (1997) and France at the FIRA Cup final, in 1997, by 45-32, the latter still being, to date, Italy's sole victory against that team. These victories gained Italy admittance to the Six Nations
Six Nations Championship
The Six Nations Championship is an annual international rugby union competition involving six European sides: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales....
tournament starting from 2000.
Coste was fired by the Italian Federation a few months before the 1999 World Cup. Later he was assistant coach at Stade Français Paris
Stade Français Paris
Stade Français CASG is a French professional rugby union club based in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The club plays in the Top 14 domestic league in France and is one of the most successful French clubs of the modern era....
.
Since 2006 he is supervisor of Italy's junior national teams.