It is with great sadness that we receive the passing of Jean-Luc Barthes who died in his home near Castres in France as received in a communication from Rugby Africa on Wednesday morning. Barthes is the Rugby Services Manager for Africa rugby.
Jean-Luc dedicated the last 14 years working with all unions for the promotion and development of Rugby on the African continent. Initially based in Morocco and then France, Jean-Luc was passionate about Rugby and Africa. He was sincere, honest and hard working.
According to The NRFF President: Sir Edward Fom, his Rugby Africa legacy is huge, leaving a void in the union. We wish to express our sincere condolences to the global rugby family as we have lost a most faithful servant.
Jean Luc passed away surrounded by his wife Janick and daughter Lola, Rugby Africa’s communications Manager. Our thought also goes out to Lou and Delphine, his two other daughters and Elena; his granddaughter and all his close relatives and loved ones
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