Via the social network X, the president of the French Rugby Federation was the first to react to the disappearance of Lucien Mias, this Monday at the age of 94. “Natural leader, second line, nicknamed “Doctor Pack”, the immense Lucien Mias has left us. Rugby mourns a great man who left his mark on our history,” writes Florian Grill.
The FFR also published a press release in which it said it was “deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lucien Mias, legend of French rugby, at the age of 93. Captain of the French team, he left his mark on the history of French rugby through his exceptional talent and his unfailing dedication to this sport that he cherished so much.
“Beyond his exploits on the field, Lucien Mias will be remembered as a generous, humble man and respected by all. After his playing career, he continued to work for French rugby as a coach, manager and even commentator on matches for the French XV, leaving behind an indelible legacy.
“A pioneer in his sport as well as in his professional career from teacher to geriatrician, Lucien Mias will remain a significant figure in Tarn, Occitanie and French rugby,” paid tribute to him Didier Cordoniou, former center of the Blues (32 caps). from 1979 to 1985).
“Lucien Mias left his mark on his era. His name was always respected over the generations that followed,” the former third row of the French XV, Julien Bonnaire (75 caps from 2004 to 2012), told Le Figaro.
