Serge Marsolan is a former

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international after debuting in

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Career

He practiced rugby union in Lombez since 12 years, then at the club born from the merger of the Lombez and Samatan clubs. Later, he joined

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at the age of 22 for three seasons before switching codes to

following a disagreement with the Auch club. His arrival in rugby league at Saint-Gaudens was successful as he formed with Michel Molinier one of the most performant winger combinations. The two teammates are regularly selected for the

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. Marsolan notably took part at the

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and

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World Cups. At Saint-Gaudens, he takes part to five

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finals in 1969, 1970 (won), 1971, 1973 et 1974 (won), and won as well the

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in 1972.

References

External links

Serge Marsolan profile
at rugbyleagueproject.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Marsolan, Serge 1945 births Living people France national rugby league team players French rugby league players Rugby league centres Rugby league wingers Rugby union centres Rugby union wings Saint-Gaudens Bears players Sportspeople from Gers French rugby union players FC Auch Gers players