Gérard Cholley (born 6 June 1945, in Fontaine-les-Luxeuil, France) is a retired French international

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player. He played as a

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for

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. He earned his first cap with the French national team on 1 February 1975 against

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at Twickenham.

Honours

* Selected to represent France, 1975–1979 * Grand Slam : 1977

External links

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The top 10 frightening Frenchmen
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