French · Valence, France · Born 9 January 1961French fly-half from a celebrated rugby family who played in the 1987 Rugby World Cup final and provided the assist for Philippe Saint-André's famous 1991 try against England.
Born on 9 January 1961 in Valence, France, Didier Camberabero came from one of French rugby's most storied families: his father Guy Camberabero and uncle Lilian Camberabero were both members of the French team that won the country's first-ever Grand Slam. Didier won 36 caps for France between 1982 and 1991, primarily at fly-half. Camberabero played in the final of the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup, France's run to which included Serge Blanco's famous match-winning try against Australia in the semi-final. He also won the Five Nations title in 1983. His most celebrated contribution came in the 1991 Five Nations match against England at Twickenham, when he provided the pivotal kick that Philippe Saint-André collected to complete one of rugby's most famous tries, a length-of-the-field move that began with Serge Blanco fielding the ball in his own in-goal area. Camberabero played club rugby for Valence, Béziers, Nîmes, Grenoble and Perpignan across a long domestic career, retiring from top-level rugby in 2000.
Providing the assist for one of rugby's most celebrated tries, against England in 1991
How They Played
Creative fly-half with a strong kicking game
Lasting Impact
Part of one of French rugby's most storied playing families
French Athletes