“Rest In Peace My Friend” - Herbert Mensah Pays Tribute To Rugby Star Max Brito | Rugby

Max Brito born 8 April 1971 – 19 December 2022 was an Ivorian rugby union player on the Ivory Coast rugby team. As a result of injuries sustained at the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa, he was paralyzed.

As of 2007, he could only move his head, torso, and arm.

Brito played as a winger and spent his career playing for Biscarrosse Olympique in the Fédérale 3 division of French rugby.

An electrician by trade, he was noticeable on the field for his long dreadlocks as well as his brave play.

Brito was called into the Ivory Coast national rugby union team for the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

Brito came on as a substitute in the opening game against Scotland which the Ivory Coast lost by 89 points to nil, a result which led many to question the inclusion of "minor" teams in the tournament.

He played again in the second game for Les Elephants, who put in a vastly improved performance against France, despite losing 54–18.