Former France coach Laporte named French federation president


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 03 Dec 2016

Rugby Union - Bath Rugby v RC Toulon - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool Five - Recreation Ground - 15/16 - 23/1/16 Bernard Laporte Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Peter Cziborra

(Reuters) - Former France coach Bernard Laporte was appointed president of the French rugby federation on Saturday.

Laporte, who led Les Bleus to the World Cup semi-finals in 2003 and 2007, came first ahead of incumbent Pierre Camou after a vote by the amateur and professional clubs.

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