Sascha Fischer facts for kids
| Birth name | Sascha Fischer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 24 December 1971 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Stuttgart, West Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (18 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sascha Fischer was born on December 24, 1971, in Stuttgart, which was then in West Germany. He is a retired German rugby union player. Sascha was known for playing in the "lock" position.
He played for the German national rugby union team and also for several clubs in France. His last game for Germany was against Belgium in November 2007.
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Sascha Fischer's Rugby Journey
Sascha Fischer was a very tall and strong player, standing at 2.08 meters (about 6 feet 10 inches) and weighing 115 kg (about 253 pounds). This made him perfect for the "lock" position in rugby. Locks are usually the tallest players on the team. They are important for winning the ball in line-outs (when the ball is thrown in from the side) and for pushing hard in scrums (when players pack together to restart play).
Playing for Clubs in France
Sascha played professional rugby in France for many years. From 1996 to 2003, he played for CS Bourgoin-Jallieu. This club is well-known in French rugby. While playing there, he took part in big European tournaments. These included the Heineken Cup and the European Challenge Cup. These competitions bring together the best rugby clubs from different European countries.
After Bourgoin, he played for CA Périgueux from 2003 to 2006. Later, he joined Le Bugue athletic club, where he played until 2009.
Representing Germany
Sascha Fischer was a key player for the Germany national rugby union team. He played in 27 international games for his country. Playing for your national team is a huge honor for any athlete.
His last game for Germany was in 2007. He helped his team compete against other national teams in Europe.
Big Wins and Achievements
Sascha Fischer achieved a notable success with the German national team. They won the European Nations Cup - Division 2 in the 2006-2008 season. This was a great achievement for the team. Winning this championship showed their hard work and skill.
Career Numbers
While detailed statistics can be complex, here's a simple look at Sascha Fischer's career:
- He played for Le Bugue athletic club in the 2008-2009 season. During that time, he played 17 games in the Federale 1 league.
- For the German national team, he played 1 game in the 2006-2008 European Nations Cup Second Division season. Germany won this competition.
- He also played in at least one friendly match for Germany in 2007.
Sascha Fischer retired from playing rugby after a long and successful career. He is remembered as an important player for both his clubs and the German national team.
