David Marty

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David Marty (born 30 October, 1982 in Perpignan) is a French rugby union footballer. He currently plays for USA Perpignan in the elite level of French rugby, the Top 14 club competition. Marty has also played for France, having played in the 2005 and 2006 Six Nations. He has been capped six times in total for France.

David was first called up to the French rugby team during the 2005 Six Nations, making his first appearance as an unused bench replacement in the match against Ireland at Lansdowne Road. He was elevated to the starting lineup for the subsequent match against Italy. Earning his first cap, he scored two tries in the match at Stadio Flaminio in Rome, which was in the end won by France 56 to 13. Marty was capped in a Test against Canada in November in which he scored a try as well. He was capped in the following match against Tonga as well.

Marty was included in France's 2006 Six Nations squad, and was included in the starting line-up in the match against Ireland at Stade de France in Paris. Marty scored two tries in the 43 to 31 victory. He was a used bench replacement in the match against Italy as well. France went onto win the tournament. He was capped again in a mid year test against Romania.

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