Claude Spanghero (born 5 June 1948) is a former

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footballer. He was a part of the French side which won the Five Nations in 1973. He played for France over 22 times and 7 with his Brother Walter Spanghero. He played at number 8 and

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. He famously had a very stormy relationship with his brother, Walter, who was also an international rugby player for France.

Honours

* French rugby champion, 1979 with

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* French championship finalist 1974 with

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1973, 1974, 1978 and 1979 with

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