Jacques Gruppi, born in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, on 6 April 1941) is a French former rugby league player, who played as centre. His brothers are Raymond Gruppi, who also was a rugby league player and Pierre Gruppi, a former rugby union player.
Biography He played for Villeneuve-sur-Lot and also represented France during the 1968 Rugby League World Cup, where he played also in the final lost against Australia.
Outside the sport, he worked as a salesman.
Between 1985 and 1986, Gruppi coached his former club, Villeneuve-sur-Lot.
Honours
Rugby league : World Cup : 1 time runner-up in 1968 (France). French Championship : 1-time champion in 1964 (Villeneuve-sur-Lot). 1 time finalist in 1965 (Villeneuve-sur-Lot). Lord Derby Cup : 1-time champion in 1964 (Villeneuve-sur-Lot). 4 times finalist in 1966, 1969, 1970 and 1972 (Villeneuve-sur-Lot).
International caps
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Cap details Jacques Gruppi international capsDateVenueOpponentResultCompetitionPositionPointsTriesPen.DropsPlaying for France.8 June 1968Lang Park, Brisbane, AustraliaAustraliaWorld CupCentre - - - -.10 June 1968Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, AustraliaAustraliaWorld CupCentre - - - -.1 November 1970Bradford, EnglandAustraliaWorld CupWing - - - -
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