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Olivier Merle was born on 14 November, 1965 in Chamalières, France, is a French rugby player. Discover Olivier Merle's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?

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Age 58 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 14 November, 1965
Birthday 14 November
Birthplace Chamalières, France
Nationality France

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Olivier Merle Height, Weight & Measurements

At 58 years old, Olivier Merle height is 1.98 m .

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Olivier Merle Net Worth

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1965

Olivier Merle (born 14 November 1965 in Chamalières, Puy-de-Dôme) is a former French rugby union player.

He played as a lock.

He was known by several nicknames, including "La Merluche" and "Le Massif Central".

He was known for his violent play and after headbutting Ricky Evans the Welsh prop in Paris

causing a ruck to collapse on him breaking his ankle, resulted in his being sued successfully in the courts for damages.

This was the first case of its kind and BBC video evidence was used in court.

After that he never played for France again.

Merle started his career at ASM Clermont Auvergne, moving then to RC Vichy.

He also would play for FC Grenoble and despite overpowering pack called the Mammoths of Grenoble his club tilts on the score of 14-11.

A try of Olivier Brouzet is denied to Grenoble and the decisive try by Gary Whetton was awarded by the referee, Daniel Salles, when in fact the defender Franck Hueber from Grenoble touched down the ball first in his try zone.

This error gave the title to Castres.

Salles admitted the error 13 years later.

Jacques Fouroux the coach of FC Grenoble in conflict with the Federation and who was already suspicious before the match of the referee cry out conspiracy.

1993

The French lock had 45 caps for France, scoring 6 tries, 30 points in aggregate, from 1993 to 1997.

1994

He played four times at the Five Nations, in 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997, winning it the last time, with a Grand Slam.

French premiership:

1995

He returns for ASM Clermont Auvergne at the season of 1995/96, where he would stay until 1999/2000.

He was selected for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, playing all the five matches.

2000

He then moved to RC Narbonne for two seasons, from 2000/01 to 2001/02.

2002

His final season was spent at Stade Aurillacois, in 2002/03.