Birthdate: 28/02/1977
Date of First Selection: 22/10/1997 against Romania
Number of Selections: 22
Club: AS Clermont Auvergne
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Heir Jerome Galion
Pierre Mignoni is a child of the harbor, formed Toulon, he made his first appearances in the workforce Toulon from the 1995-1996 season, at the age of 17.
He participates in all phases of detection being chosen for France and Junior School.
Like his illustrious elder in charge of the pack Toulon, a Jerome Galion, Pierre Mignon is a scrum half with the temperament of a leader of men, without being ninth before Mignoni is a great setter balloons.
Forced exile ...
The fall of Toulon in the late 1990s, force the young Mignoni into exile on other land of rugby, so it will turn to Béziers, Dax finally find its place in a sustainable manner in the Puy de Dome. The course
Pierre Mignoni in clubs in the rugby culture allows varied rapidly expand its qualities scrumhalf. Toulon Beziers he learned behind heavy packs to military virtues, Dax is the game of three-quarter where Pierre Mignoni least brooded over by his forwards to take the game to their account.
International Too early?
Pierre Mignoni experienced its first selection in the XV of France against Romania at the age of 20, not yet mature Mignoni making only brief appearances in the national XV. It will still be selected for the 1999 World Cup .
In 1999, the sporting context was at least difficult to select the position of scrum half. Indeed, from the training camp the XV of France must separate from the holder of the position, Philippe Carbonneau , suffered a rupture of the cruciate ligaments of the knee.
Heir Jerome Galion
Pierre Mignoni is a child of the harbor, formed Toulon, he made his first appearances in the workforce Toulon from the 1995-1996 season, at the age of 17.
He participates in all phases of detection being chosen for France and Junior School.
Like his illustrious elder in charge of the pack Toulon, a Jerome Galion, Pierre Mignon is a scrum half with the temperament of a leader of men, without being ninth before Mignoni is a great setter balloons.
Forced exile ...
The fall of Toulon in the late 1990s, force the young Mignoni into exile on other land of rugby, so it will turn to Béziers, Dax finally find its place in a sustainable manner in the Puy de Dome. The course
Pierre Mignoni in clubs in the rugby culture allows varied rapidly expand its qualities scrumhalf. Toulon Beziers he learned behind heavy packs to military virtues, Dax is the game of three-quarter where Pierre Mignoni least brooded over by his forwards to take the game to their account.
International Too early?
Pierre Mignoni experienced its first selection in the XV of France against Romania at the age of 20, not yet mature Mignoni making only brief appearances in the national XV. It will still be selected for the 1999 World Cup .
In 1999, the sporting context was at least difficult to select the position of scrum half. Indeed, from the training camp the XV of France must separate from the holder of the position, Philippe Carbonneau , suffered a rupture of the cruciate ligaments of the knee.
Pierre Mignoni becomes So the pretender to the succession of his eldest, unfortunately for him he only played two matches in this Rugby World Cup 1999 , against Canada and against Namibia, in turn, victim of a hamstring injury forcing France to abandon the group.
Mutation of the player "toast"
Pierre Mignoni was often called to participate in the tour de France XV without binding to the workforce as a holder indisputable the fray, He played only rarely tests merely matches the "toast" banquets.
Mutation of the player "toast"
Pierre Mignoni was often called to participate in the tour de France XV without binding to the workforce as a holder indisputable the fray, He played only rarely tests merely matches the "toast" banquets.
With his arrival in Auvergne in 2003, found that Mignoni credit in the eyes of breeders. The 2006-2007 season was that of the consecration for Mignon, in addition to the exemplary career of his club, beaten finalists against the French Stadium, Mignoni broke back into the XV of France.
the announcement of the nominees for the Six Nations tournament Pierre seemed cute at first, be only the lining of a previously untouchable Yachvili. The first matches of the tournament returned to Mignon, he was able quickly to find a place in the group.
Recalled for the match against England Yachvili then seemed to have all the favors of the coach. Indeed, while Mignoni had played every game without falling from grace, the return of Yachvili to the position of scrum-half appeared to some as an injustice.
the announcement of the nominees for the Six Nations tournament Pierre seemed cute at first, be only the lining of a previously untouchable Yachvili. The first matches of the tournament returned to Mignon, he was able quickly to find a place in the group.
Recalled for the match against England Yachvili then seemed to have all the favors of the coach. Indeed, while Mignoni had played every game without falling from grace, the return of Yachvili to the position of scrum-half appeared to some as an injustice.
The debacle that followed the match against England and the provision of halftone Dimitri Yachvili gave back the keys to Mignoni pack light.
A World Cup to confirm.
Pierre Mignoni, the views of his season for club and country team in France, is undoubtedly one of France for this group World Cup his rival most pressing Dimitri Yachvili the brunt of a lackluster season and perhaps the versatility of Jean-Baptiste Elissalde second scrumhalf selected (Elissalde is a half Opening of training). The
2007 World Cup, is an opportunity for Mignoni confirm its season and to participate in its second World Cup, hoping it goes as far as possible with the XV of France.
Portrait of Pierre Mignoni in Rugbyrama.com:
"Mignoni, the winning number
Until the end of the month July, find every day a picture of a Blue. Today Pierre Mignoni which, if taken advantage of the RBS 6 Nations to earn his place in the France team, does not consider itself as number one.
He knows that everything is going too fast, that nothing is gained. Pierre Mignoni, great hope of post scrumhalf in its infancy and then forgotten for long, for too many years in the France team ... / ... "
A World Cup to confirm.
Pierre Mignoni, the views of his season for club and country team in France, is undoubtedly one of France for this group World Cup his rival most pressing Dimitri Yachvili the brunt of a lackluster season and perhaps the versatility of Jean-Baptiste Elissalde second scrumhalf selected (Elissalde is a half Opening of training). The
2007 World Cup, is an opportunity for Mignoni confirm its season and to participate in its second World Cup, hoping it goes as far as possible with the XV of France.
Portrait of Pierre Mignoni in Rugbyrama.com:
"Mignoni, the winning number
Until the end of the month July, find every day a picture of a Blue. Today Pierre Mignoni which, if taken advantage of the RBS 6 Nations to earn his place in the France team, does not consider itself as number one.
He knows that everything is going too fast, that nothing is gained. Pierre Mignoni, great hope of post scrumhalf in its infancy and then forgotten for long, for too many years in the France team ... / ... "
