- Olivier Merle
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Olivier Merle (born 14 November 1965 in Chamalières, Puy-de-Dôme) is a former French rugby union footballer. He played as a lock. He was known by several nicknames, including "La Merluche" and "Le Massif Central".
Merle started his career at ASM Clermont Auvergne, moving then to RC Vichy. He also would play for FC Grenoble, returning for ASM Clermont Auvergne at the season of 1995/96, where he would stay until 1999/2000. He then moved to RC Narbonne for two seasons, from 2000/01 to 2001/02. His final season was spent at Stade Aurillacois, in 2002/03.
The French lock had 45 caps for France, scoring 6 tries, 30 points in aggregate, from 1993 to 1997. He was selected for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, playing all the five matches. He played four times at the Five Nations, in 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997, winning it the last time, with a Grand Slam.
External links
France squad – 1995 Rugby World Cup Third Place Forwards Backs Coach Categories:- 1965 births
- Living people
- People from Chamalières
- French rugby union players
- Rugby union hookers
- France international rugby union players
- French rugby union biography stubs
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