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Christophe Dominici played 67 tests and scored 25 tries for France, with his most famous score at the 1999 World Cup when Les Bleus rallied at Twickenham to beat the All Blacks in the semi-final.
Last Updated: 11/24/20 4:52 pm
Christophe Dominici participated in three World Cups in France
Former France and Stade Francais winger Christophe Dominici has died at 48, his former club said Tuesday.
Dominici was capped 65 times for France between 1998 and 2007, and scored 25 attempts for Les Bleus.
The news was announced by Stade Francais, who said: “It is with immense sadness and anguish that Stade Francais Paris learns of the death of Christophe Dominici.
“During the 11 years that he spent with our colors, Christophe, thanks to his incredible talent and class, contributed greatly to writing the legend of the club.
Christophe Dominici scored a try in France’s sensational victory against the All Blacks in the 1999 Rugby World Cup semi-final
“International 65 times, his exploits in the blue jersey have dazzled thousands of young rugby players and allowed the French team to write some of the most beautiful pages in its history.
“A rugby genius and an incomparable companion, he leaves a great void in our great family. Our hearts go out to his family, his partner Loretta, his daughters Chiara and Mia.”
Dominici played for his hometown team of Toulon since 1993 and his performances on the wing there earned him a transfer to the Stade Francais four years later.
He helped the Parisian team win five French championships while he was one of the biggest stars of the 1999 Rugby World Cup, particularly in France’s semi-final victory over New Zealand.
Deeply saddened to learn of Christophe Dominici’s passing. He was a star of 1999 @rugbyworldcup scoring a brilliant try in that thrilling semi-final and you had the feeling that something special would happen every time he took the field. My condolences to his family
– Sir Bill Beaumont (@BillBeaumont) November 24, 2020
France Rugby tweeted: “The great French rugby family mourns the tragic death of our winger Christophe Dominici. We are thinking especially of his family and loved ones.”
Former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll also expressed his condolences, writing on Twitter: “It is very sad to hear the sudden passing of Christophe Dominici. A stylish French player with great success throughout his career. Hopefully be RIP “.
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