Sébastien Bruno is a former French rugby union player who excelled as a hooker. Born on August 26, 1974, in Nîmes, France, Bruno had a successful career playing for various clubs and representing France at the international level.
Bruno started his professional career with Béziers in the late 1990s. He later had a loan spell with Pau before returning to Béziers and establishing himself as a key player in the squad. During this time, he made over 50 appearances for the club between 2001 and 2004.
In 2004, Bruno joined Sale Sharks in England. He quickly made an impact and became an integral part of the team. With Sale Sharks, he won the Challenge Cup in 2005 and the Premiership title in the 2005-2006 season, playing as a replacement in the final.
Bruno's strong performances earned him a place in the French national team, and he made his international debut against Wales in 2002. He was also selected for the French squad in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, which was held in France.
In 2009, Bruno returned to France to play for Toulon in the Top 14. He continued to showcase his scrummaging skills and contributed to Toulon's success. In May 2013, he started as Toulon won the Heineken Cup Final by 16-15 against Clermont Auvergne.
After retiring as a player, Bruno transitioned into coaching. He initially joined Lyon as an assistant coach and later became one of the three assistant coaches for the French national team.
Following the Rugby World Cup in Japan, Bruno joined the coaching staff of the Georgian national team, bringing his expertise to help develop and guide the team.
KG(07/07/2023)
Career
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Georgia Assistant Coach |
2020 - present |
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Beziers Hooker |
2001 - 2004 |
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France Hooker |
2002 - 2008 |
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Sale Sharks Hooker |
2004 - 2009 |
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RC Toulon Hooker |
2009 - 2014 |
