Jean Dop was a French rugby league

Rugby league

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 footballer. He played club football for Marseille XIII

Marseille XIII

-History:Marseille XIII were founded in 1946.The club has only won the French Championship once, in 1949. They have however lost three finals, in 1950, 1952 and 1973...

 and also represented France

France

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, touring Australia with the 1951 French national team

France national rugby league team

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 at halfback. Playing in place of injured Jean Crespo, his dashing runs were seen as instrumental in France's win over Australia in the first Test. Also during this tour in a match against South Auckland in New Zealand Dop was struck by a spectator. He later toured with France playing at fullback. In 1988 he was inducted into the International Rugby League Hall of Fame

Rugby League Hall of Fame

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External links

• Jean Dop stats at rugbyleagueproject.com