Raymond Gruppi

Raymond Gruppi (born in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, on 30 September 1937), is a French former rugby league player who played as centre and wing[2] and later was a coach.

With his club performances, he was called up several times for the French national team between 1959 and 1971, taking part in the 1960 and 1970 World Cups.

Later, he was appointed as coach for Villeneuve-sur-Lot[6] with new successes with the victory at the Lord Derby Cup in 1979 and in the French Championship in 1980.

He was also appointed as coach for France alongside Jean Panno, debuting with a 24-16 win against Great Britain on 17 March 1985.

Later, he was called up again to represent France at the 1970 Rugby League World Cup with his new team mates Jean-Pierre Clar, Gérard Cremoux, Daniel Pellerin and Christian Sabatié.