Faller of the All Blacks, the Springboks in South Africa and the English at Twickenham: Lucien Mias, captain in the 1950s, accompanied some of the first great exploits of the XV of France. Born on September 28, 1930 in Saint-Germain-de-Calberte, a small village in the Cévennes of Lozère, Lucien Mias died during the night from Sunday to Monday at the age of 93. The greatest feat of arms of “Doctor Pack”, nickname in reference to his profession as a general practitioner, was written on August 16, 1958 at the end of a tour won in South Africa.
The French Rugby Federation announced this Wednesday that a minute of applause will be observed at the opening of the official matches of the federal and regional competitions scheduled for this weekend. “In this period of mourning, the French Rugby Federation presents its most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Lucien Mias. To pay tribute to him, we thank you for standing up and respecting a minute of applause,” the body said in a press release.
