France, Nov. 25 -- Leading figures from the world of rugby union paid tribute on Tuesday to the former France international Christophe Dominici who died on Tuesday at the age of 48.

Dominici, who was found at the foot of a building in a car park on the outskirts of Paris, scored 25 tries in 67 Tests for France, including eight tries across three World Cups.

After starting out with his home-town club Toulon in the south of France, he moved to Paris-based Stade Francais with whom he won the French championship five times between 1998 and 2007.

"The French rugby family is in mourning after the tragic death of our winger Christophe Dominici, said the French Rugby Federation (FFR) in a tweet. "We are thinking especially of his family and lo...