The death of Eric de Comières, Clermont president since 2013, at the age of 66, obviously struck and saddened the French rugby world as a whole. The boss of the Jaunards suffered from cancer, which did not prevent him from participating until the end in meetings for the resumption of club competitions, interrupted at the beginning of March by the health crisis.
In addition to the clubs, which for the most part expressed their immense sadness and their sincere condolences to the family of the deceased on social networks, other personalities also paid tribute to him.
A great rugby man is leaving us ...
A huge thought and a lot of courage to his family, relatives, players and supporters of @ ASMOfficiel! https://t.co/DASNAgoCFP
⚫️ Eric De Cromières, Chairman of Clermont since 2013, passed away overnight.
The club wishes to pay tribute to this servant of Clermont and French rugby and sends its condolences to his family, to his relatives as well as to all of @ASMOfficiel. #SFParis https://t.co/IF5pj4Mp6X
French rugby loses a great man
“Sad to learn of the disappearance of Eric de Cromieres. A great leader of ASM and French rugby and a person of extreme kindness, ”writes for example the former captain of the XV of France Thierry Dussautoir.
I am sad to learn of the death of Mr. De Cromières, emblematic and committed president of @ASMOfficiel
My sincere condolences to his family, friends, supporters @TeamYellowArmy #RIP
“It is with sadness and fear that I learn of the death of Eric de Cromières. Eric de Cromières was a great leader and a generous man. He loved others. He loved the Clermontois. He loved the supporters of his club. My condolences to his family and loved ones, ”for his part posted Bernard Laporte on Twitter.
A very moved thought on learning of the death of Eric De Cromières this morning!
Mr President thank you for your passion, your authenticity and your love for the club, the supporters and the players.
All my condolences to his family, loved ones and of course to the club 💛💙! https://t.co/PqqchiFIEO
His opponent in the next elections for the presidency of the FFR, Florian Grill, for his part said he was very “moved by the death of Eric de Cromières, with whom I had fascinating discussions on the future of rugby. All my condolences to his family, to his relatives and to all his rugby friends who mourn him. "
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