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BREAKING NEWS: France and Stade Francais rugby legend, Christophe Dominici, who starred when Les Bleus reached the 1999 World Cup final, “suddenly” dies at the age of 48
- Christophe Dominici died suddenly at the age of 48
- The former Stade Francais winger won 67 caps for France in his brilliant career
- He starred when Les Bleus shocked All Blacks into reaching the 1999 rugby World Cup final
Former France and Stade Francais winger Christophe Dominici has died at the age of 48, his former rugby club announced on Tuesday.
“It is with great sadness that Stade Francis learns of Christophe Dominici’s death,” said his former club in a statement.
Dominici won 67 caps for Les Bleus and played a major role in the 1999 World Cup, which stunned the All Blacks in the semifinals before losing to Australia.
Former France and Stade Francais winger Christophe Dominici has passed away at the age of 48
Dominici made 67 appearances for France before retiring after the 2007 World Cup
Dominici, center of the picture, takes part in the Riviera Water Bike Challenge in Monaco
Dominici scored a breathtaking attempt in this semi-final win against a Jonah Lomu-inspired New Zealand game, a game widely recognized as the greatest in the history of the rugby World Cup.
Les Bleus trailed 24-10 at Twickenham before making an incredible comeback. Just seven goals conceded scored 33 points for an astonishing 44:31 win.
But they were knocked down by the Wallabies 35:12 in the final at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.
Dominici also represented his country at the 2003 and 2007 World Cups. He gained notoriety after receiving a yellow card for a cynical trip against Jason Robinson in the 2003 semi-final against England in Sydney.
With Les Bleus he won four Six Nations titles, including two Grand Slams in 1998 and 2004.
Dominici raced across the line when he scored his famous attempt against the All Blacks in 1999
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