Sylvain Marconnet is a French rugby union footballer who played for Biarritz Olympique having signed from Stade Français in the Top 14 club competition in France. His usual position is prop. Marconnet has played for France, including representing them at the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Marconnet made his debut for Stade Français during the 1997–98 season, which was also the year that they were crowned champions of France. Marconnet made his international debut for France on 15 November 1998, in a match against Argentina in Nantes. The match was won by France, 34 points to 14. He played one other test that year, the following week, against the Wallabies at the Stade de France, which was won by Australia.
Marconnet played in all of France's 1999 Five Nations Championship. He played in two June tests that year, in games against Tonga and Romania. Stade Français did make it to the final of the domestic championship, which they won, defeating US Colomiers. He did play in three tests in November 2000 though, in a match against Australia, and two against the All Blacks. In 2001 Stade Français were finalists at the 2000–01 Heineken Cup which was lost to the Leicester Tigers in the Parc des Princes, Paris, and he played in all of France's 2001 Six Nations Championship fixtures, and did the same the following season, in the 2002 Six Nations Championship, as well as getting another three caps for France in November of that year.
Marconnet's first caps of 2003 came through the 2003 Six Nations Championship, in which he was in the starting line-up in all five matches. Stade Français were also crowned the champions of France in 2003, defeating Stade Toulousain in the final. As the World Cup approached, Marconnet played in a further five tests throughout June and August. He was included in France's 2003 Rugby World Cup squad in Australia. He played in the pool win over Scotland, and came on as a replacement in the win over the United States. He also played in the quarter final win over Ireland, as well as the semi-final loss to England. His final match at the 2003 World Cup was in the third/fourth place play-off against the All Backs.
In 2004, Stade Français successfully defending their title as the champions of France, defeating USA Perpignan in the final. Marconnet played in all of France's matches at the 2004 Six Nations Championship, as well as playing a further three tests in November of that year. In 2005, Stade Français played in the final of the 2004–05 Heineken Cup, which they lost to Stade Toulousain, the team were also finalists in the Top 14 final, which Biarritz Olympique won. He was capped 12 times for France that year, playing in the 2005 Six Nations Championship, as well as mid-year tests and end of year tests. He played the first match against Scotland in the 2006 Six Nations Championship, and was used as a replacement in the following matches against Ireland and Italy and was then called up for the subsequent game against England. On 4 February 2007, in the opening match of the 2007 Six Nations against Italy, he earned his 69th cap for the national team, thus becoming the most capped French prop, ahead of Christian Califano. He went on to play the two following matches against Ireland and Wales but broke his left tibia while skiing on 4 March. This injury sustained skiing kept Marconnet out of the 2007 Rugby World Cup in his homeland of France.
In 2010, Marconnet was selected in the French Barbarians squad to play Tonga on 26 November.
Marconnet was named in France's provisional squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, but was ultimately left out of the final squad.
Sol turns thousands of years of human wisdom from the world’s spiritual traditions into a totally unique personality profile. To get your own profile, check compatibility with friends and much more, download the Sol App today.
Some of their strengths
Sylvain Marconnet has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Passionate, Generous, Bold, Determined, Courageous, and Responsible.
Independent and Brave
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Sylvain Marconnet is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who is known for being fun and creative.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Sylvain Marconnet well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Sylvain Marconnet as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Intelligent and Leadership-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Sylvain Marconnet is someone who is able to see things that others don't, and who can be an effective guide or mentor to others.
They are also someone who is confident and creative, and who has a love for starting new projects, inventing new things, and giving back to the community.
Independent and Dynamic
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Sylvain Marconnet tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.
Some of Sylvain Marconnet's challenges
While Sylvain Marconnet has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Sylvain Marconnet can be Emotional, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Standoffish, Careless, Relentless, and Inflexible.
Short-tempered and Impulsive
One of Sylvain Marconnet's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.
Sylvain Marconnet must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Relentless and Inflexible
Sylvain Marconnet is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Aggressive and Domineering
Finally, Sylvain Marconnet also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.
