George Azzi

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George Azzi
Personal information
Born (1982-05-05) 5 May 1982 (age 42)
Playing information
Position Prop, second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2002 Sydney Roosters 10000
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2002–06 Lebanon 540016
Source: [1]

George Azzi (born 5 May 1982) is a former professional rugby league player. A prop and second-row forward, Azzi represented Lebanon internationally between 2002 and 2006, scoring four tries in five matches. He also made one appearance for the Sydney Roosters during the 2002 NRL season. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "George Azzi". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
  2. "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2020.