Jean Larribau
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Jean Larribau was a French rugby union player. He died in World War I. He was 1 m 60 tall and weighed 72 kg. He was renowned for his long passes.
He played scrum-half in the national selection, at the Biarritz Olympique
, and before that at the CA Périgueux
until 1912.
His brother Léon Larribau also played for Biarritz
and gave his name to the Stade d’Aguiléra.
He played scrum-half in the national selection, at the Biarritz Olympique
Biarritz Olympique
Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque is a French professional rugby union team based in the Basque city of Biarritz, Aquitaine which competes in the Top 14 and the Heineken Cup...
, and before that at the CA Périgueux
Périgueux
Périgueux is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.Périgueux is the prefecture of the department and the capital of the region...
until 1912.
His brother Léon Larribau also played for Biarritz
Biarritz
Biarritz is a city which lies on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast, in south-western France. It is a luxurious seaside town and is popular with tourists and surfers....
and gave his name to the Stade d’Aguiléra.
Highlights
- 7 caps for France from 1912-1914.
- 1 try (3 points)
- Participated in three consecutive Five Nations Championships, dont les 4 matchs pour l'année 1912