The epitome of French flair, Boniface's career was inextricably linked with that of his younger brother and often centre partner Guy: together they epitomised the notion of 'French flair'. Andre made the first of his 48 international appearances in 1954 with the last of those coming 12 years later in 1966, by which time he had helped France to the Five Nations title on four occasions.
"When Guy died, the pair became mythical, emblems of lost talent and rugby martyrdom," wrote veteran French rugby writer Daniel Herrero. Born on August 14, 1934, Andre Boniface grew up in the rugby mad south-west of France, firstly playing for Dax and then joining their bitter rivals Mont-de-Marsan aged just 17.
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