French · Valence, France · Born 9 December 1961Didier Camberabero was a versatile French playmaker who kicked and ran with equal skill for Les Bleus.
The chip kick Didier Camberabero produced in the 1991 Five Nations against England at Twickenham set in motion one of rugby's most celebrated tries, the ball travelling the length of the field through multiple pairs of French hands before Philippe Saint-André touched down. 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.
France fly-half/fullback of the late 1980s and early 1990s
How They Played
Creative fly-half with a strong kicking game
Lasting Impact
Part of one of French rugby's most storied playing families
Career Honours
- Rugby World Cup runner-up 1987
French Athletes