Benjamin Boyet (born 8 August 1979 in

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footballer, currently playing in the top division of domestic French rugby, for

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. His usual position is at fly-half and he has played for

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. Although he had never played for the national team before, Boyet was included in France's

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squad and was included as a reserve against

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at Murrayfield, which France lost 16 points to 20. He went on to debut off the bench in the following match (on 11 February) against

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in Saint-Denis, which France won 43 to 31. France went on to win the

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. His next appearance for France was against the

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on 2 June 2007. He played at fly-half and kicked two penalties. He was also yellow carded in the 51st minute during France's 42-11 loss.

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