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Alfred the great was cornerstone for France

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful

Iconic Rugby Pictures:
PART 35
French prop Alfred Roques’ show of strength
December 1962

What’s happening here?
It’s December 1962 – the exact date is unknown– and legendary France prop and hardman Alfred Roques is messing around with some mates in the courtyard of the Municipal Works in Cahors, as you do during lunch break. Approaching 38 he has been making noises for some years about retiring from Test rugby, but the photographer J...

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