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Olivier Merle (born 14 November 1965 in Chamalières, Puy-de-Dôme) is a former French rugby union footballer. He played as a lock. He was known by several nicknames, including "La Merluche" and "Le Massif Central". He was known for his violent play and after headbutting Ricky Evans the Welsh prop in Pariscausing a ruck to collapse on him breaking his ankle, resulted in his being sued successfully in the courts for damages. This was the first case of its kind and BBC video evidence was used in court. After that he never played for France again.

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  • أوليفييه مرلي (بالفرنسية: Olivier Merle)‏ هو لاعب اتحاد الرغبي فرنسي، ولد في 14 نوفمبر 1965 في ‏ في فرنسا. (ar)
  • Olivier Merle (born 14 November 1965 in Chamalières, Puy-de-Dôme) is a former French rugby union footballer. He played as a lock. He was known by several nicknames, including "La Merluche" and "Le Massif Central". He was known for his violent play and after headbutting Ricky Evans the Welsh prop in Pariscausing a ruck to collapse on him breaking his ankle, resulted in his being sued successfully in the courts for damages. This was the first case of its kind and BBC video evidence was used in court. After that he never played for France again. Merle started his career at ASM Clermont Auvergne, moving then to RC Vichy. (en)
  • Olivier Merle, né le 14 novembre 1965 à Chamalières, est un joueur international français de rugby à XV évoluant au poste de deuxième ligne au FC Grenoble, à l'AS Montferrand et en sélection nationale. Mesurant 1,98 m pour 123 kg à 135 kg de poids et chaussant du 51, son poids était alors exceptionnel pour un joueur international de rugby. (fr)
  • Olivier Merle (Chamalières, 14 novembre 1965) è un ex rugbista a 15 e imprenditore francese, già seconda linea di Montferrand e Nazionale francese. (it)
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  • أوليفييه مرلي (بالفرنسية: Olivier Merle)‏ هو لاعب اتحاد الرغبي فرنسي، ولد في 14 نوفمبر 1965 في ‏ في فرنسا. (ar)
  • Olivier Merle, né le 14 novembre 1965 à Chamalières, est un joueur international français de rugby à XV évoluant au poste de deuxième ligne au FC Grenoble, à l'AS Montferrand et en sélection nationale. Mesurant 1,98 m pour 123 kg à 135 kg de poids et chaussant du 51, son poids était alors exceptionnel pour un joueur international de rugby. (fr)
  • Olivier Merle (Chamalières, 14 novembre 1965) è un ex rugbista a 15 e imprenditore francese, già seconda linea di Montferrand e Nazionale francese. (it)
  • Olivier Merle (born 14 November 1965 in Chamalières, Puy-de-Dôme) is a former French rugby union footballer. He played as a lock. He was known by several nicknames, including "La Merluche" and "Le Massif Central". He was known for his violent play and after headbutting Ricky Evans the Welsh prop in Pariscausing a ruck to collapse on him breaking his ankle, resulted in his being sued successfully in the courts for damages. This was the first case of its kind and BBC video evidence was used in court. After that he never played for France again. (en)
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  • أوليفييه مرلي (ar)
  • Olivier Merle (rugby à XV) (fr)
  • Olivier Merle (it)
  • Olivier Merle (en)
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