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Olivier Merle Biography

Olivier Merle is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on November 14, 1965 in Chamalières, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Olivier Merle (born 14 November 1965 in Chamalières, Puy-de-Dôme) is a former French rugby union footballer. He played as a lock. He was known by several nicknames, including “La Merluche” and “Le Massif Central”. He was known for his violent play and after headbutting Ricky Evans the Welsh prop in Paris causing a ruck to collapse on him breaking his ankle, resulted in his being sued successfully in the courts for damages. This was the first case of its kind and BBC video evidence was used in court. After that he never played for France again.

NameOlivier Merle
First NamePeder
Last NameLamm
OccupationRugby Union Player
BirthdayNovember 14
Birth Year1965
Place of BirthChamalières
Home TownAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Birth CountryFrance
Birth SignCapricorn
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MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Olivier Merle Net Worth

Olivier Merle is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Olivier Merle's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The French lock had 45 caps for France, scoring 6 tries, 30 points in aggregate, from 1993 to 1997. He was selected for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, playing all the five matches. He played four times at the Five Nations, in 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997, winning it the last time, with a Grand Slam.

Merle started his career at ASM Clermont Auvergne, moving then to RC Vichy. He also would play for FC Grenoble, returning for ASM Clermont Auvergne at the season of 1995/96, where he would stay until 1999/2000. He then moved to RC Narbonne for two seasons, from 2000/01 to 2001/02. His final season was spent at Stade Aurillacois, in 2002/03.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeRugby Union Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Olivier Merle height Not available right now. Peder weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

HeightUnknown
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Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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Who is Olivier Merle Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Peder Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Olivier Merle celebrates birthday on November 14 of every year.

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