The ex-international died at the age of 69, the Graulhet club, of which he was president, and the FFR announced on Saturday.
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Former international fly-half Guy Laporte died on Saturday January 29 at the age of 69. Laporte spent almost his entire playing career at Graulhet (1972-1988) then in the first division, and wore the jersey of the XV of France on several occasions between 1981 and 1987. He won the Grand Slam in the Five Nations Tournament in 1981, notably alongside Jean-Pierre Rives and Serge Blanco.
The French rugby family has just lost a great gentleman in the person of Guy Laporte.
Brilliant opening half of the XV of France and great president of the Graulhet club, Guy Laporte marked his time with his talent.
My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ND1mz2bCuF
— Bernard Laporte (@BernardLaporte_) January 29, 2022
Known for his skill on the foot and his mastery of the drop (he scored eight in just sixteen selections with the Blues), he also won the Tournament in 1986 and then ended his international career after the first Rugby World Cup in 1987, won by New Zealand over France (29-9). Lining of Franck Mesnel at the position of N.10, Guy Laporte had not participated in the final.
He was also manager of the XV of France from 1993 to 1995.