Reinaldo Piussi
Full name | Reinaldo Piussi Mendoza | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | (1999-05-18) 18 May 1999 (age 25) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 129 kg (284 lb; 20 st 4 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reinaldo Piussi (born 18 May 1999) is an Uruguayan rugby union player, currently playing for the Miami Sharks in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is prop.[1]
Early career
Piussi is from Montevideo and plays his club rugby for Carrasco Polo Club. His performances for Uruguay's U20 side, earned him a move to Oyonnax to join their academy.[2][3]
Professional career
Piussi was named in the Peñarol squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Americas season, making two appearances.[4] He signed for the Miami Sharks ahead of the 2024 Major League Rugby season.[5]
Piussi made his debut for Uruguay in 2022 against Tonga.[6] He was named in the Uruguay squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, making two appearances at the tournament.[7]
References
- ^ "Reinaldo Piussi". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Miami Sharks ads Reinaldo Piussi". DJ Coil. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Uruguay prop Piussi set to join Oyonnax". Americas Rugby News. 7 June 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "SRA 2023 - Peñarol". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Miami Sharks sign fourth World Cup Uruguayan". Americas Rugby News. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Uruguay lose historic first test match against Tonga". Americas Rugby News. 19 November 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Uruguay name squad for Rugby World Cup 2023". Rugby World Cup. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
External links
- itsrugby.co.uk Profile
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