Thomas Sanchou

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Thomas Sanchou
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Date of birth (1981-02-23) 23 February 1981 (age 37)
Place of birth Pau, France
Height1.77 m (5 ft 9 12 in)
Weight78 kg (12 st 4 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Fly-half
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2005–2008
2008–
SC Albi
Castres Olympique
87
68
(48)
(25)
Correct as of 19 November 2012

Thomas Sanchou (born 23 November 1981) is a French rugby union player. His position is Centre or Fly-half and he currently plays for Castres Olympique in the Top 14. [1] He began his career with SC Albi, before moving to Castres Olympique in 2008.

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References

  1. "Thomas Sanchou Profile". Itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 19 November 2012.