Death of Christophe Dominici: the moving tribute of the All Blacks

Many high-level athletes have struggled to pronounce the right words to pay tribute to Christophe Dominici and share their immense sorrow and their even greater incomprehension in front of the cruel choice of the former French international.

The official account of the New Zealand team, which he crucified in a semi-final which became legendary at the World Cup in 1999, broke with a simple message "Small in stature but a titan on the field , Christophe Dominici we will never forget you.

Rest In Peace, dear friend. ”Rest In Peace dear friend

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Small in stature but a titan on the field, Christophe Dominici we will never forget you.

Rest In Peace dear friend.

🖤🇫🇷 https://t.co/Ix7orU1jDi

- All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 24, 2020

Dan Carter, the ex-New Zealand rugby star speaks of Dominici as "The epitome of French flair".

Mathieu Bastareaud, passed as Dominici by Toulon and the Stade Français, is satisfied with a simple “Domi…” followed by a broken heart.

Serge Betsen, captain of the XV of France in 1999, writes: “Very very touched by this terrible and sad news of

Christophe Dominici, says Domi.

The inspiration and soul of a warrior.

I am very sad.

RIP #Dominici »

Very very touched by this terrible and sad news of "my playing brother" Christophe Dominici, says Domi.

The inspiration and soul of a warrior.

I am very sad.

RIP #Dominici pic.twitter.com/b9TXWPtuM1

- Serge Betsen (@SBetsen) November 24, 2020

But digital tributes are spilling out of the rugby world.

Michel Denisot, the former president of PSG, writes: “What sadness.

Christophe Dominici flamboyant and generous.

Incomparable player.

Thoughts for his family and his world of rugby.

Black Heart.

"

“We shared such beautiful moments together, cries host Jean-Luc Reichmann.

A very great sadness takes hold of me tonight Black heart #dominici.

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The singer Vianney notes, him: "The disappearance of Christophe Dominici breaks my heart ... He made the little rugby player dream that I was, I liked talking with him & running alongside him for research against childhood cancer , which he faithfully upheld.

Thoughts for loved ones & the world of rugby.

"

The disappearance of Christophe Dominici breaks my heart ... He made the little rugby player dream that I was, I loved talking with him & running alongside him for research against childhood cancer, which he supported faithfully.

Thoughts for loved ones & the world of rugby 🙏🏼🏉1️⃣1️⃣🖤

- Vianney (@VianneyMusique) November 24, 2020