Julian Bousquet

Julian Bousquet
Personal information
Full name Julian Bousquet
Born (1991-07-08) 8 July 1991
Height 193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight 117 kg (18 st 6 lb)[1]
Playing information
Position prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2010–11 Lézignan Sangliers
2012– Catalans Dragons 46 3 0 0 12
Total 46 3 0 0 12
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2011– France 7 0 0 0 0
As of October 31, 2015
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

Julian Bousquet (born July 8, 1991) is a French professional rugby league footballer, currently playing for Catalans Dragons in the Super League and at international level for France. He previously played in the Elite One Championship for Lézignan Sangliers. His position is prop.[2]

Club career

Bousquet began his career at Lézignan Sangliers. He moved to Catalans Dragons and made his debut in 2012. In early 2013 he was involved in a controversial incident during a match against Salford when he knocked Théo Fages unconscious with an illegal challenge, receiving a red card and subsequently being banned for four matches.

On May 30th 2015, Bousquet signed an extension to his Catalans contract.[3]

International career

Bousquet made his début for France as a Substitute in the 46–10 victory over Scotland in the 2011 Autumn International Series match at Stade Gilbert Brutus, Perpignan on Saturday 29 October 2011.[4]

Julian played in all 3 French matches of the 2014 European Cup campaign.

Julian appeared for France again in the 2015 European Cup tournament. He also played for France in their mid-tournament test-match against England. He was a part what was considered a 'weakened' French side due to injury and it showed with an appalling showing against their opponents.[5]

References

  1. "Catalans Dragons Equipe Saison 2015". Catalans Dragons site officiel. Catalans Dragons S.A.S.P. 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  2. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2010. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
  3. Julian Bousquet signs new Catalans Dragons contract
  4. "Profile at catalansdragons.com". catalansdragons.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 2012-01-01.
  5. "England demolish France 84-4 in record win". Skysports.com. Retrieved 24 October 2015.

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