Physical, hard-hitting back-rower who joined the Force in the off-season for his first crack at Super Rugby after three years in France with Castres. During his time in France, he played in a Top 14 final in front of 80,000 fans at the Stade de France. Prior to that, Canberra-born Champion de Crespigny played for NSW Shute Shield outfit Sydney University (2015-2021), winning two titles. Champion de Crespigny dabbles in rowing outside of rugby and speaks a little bit of French.
He will make his Australian debut in the first test against the British and Irish Lions in 2025
Career
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NSW Country Eagles Blindside Flanker |
2018 - 2019 |
