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Walter Spanghero
Athlete
1943 –
Who is Walter Spanghero?
Walter Spanghero is a former French rugby union footballer. He was a part of the French national team which won the 1968 Grand Slam in the Five Nations. He was also a part of the French side which won the Five Nations in 1967 and 1973. He played for France over 50 times. He played at number 8, lock and flanker. He famously had a very stormy relationship with his brother, Claude, who was also an international rugby player for France.
Former All Black Colin Meads, considered the greatest New Zealand rugby player in history, nominated Spanghero as his toughest international opponent.
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- Born
- Dec 21, 1943
Payra-sur-l'Hers - Nationality
- France
- Lived in
- Payra-sur-l'Hers
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on July 23, 2013
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