Gonzalo García (rugby union, born 1999)

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Gonzalo García
Birth nameGonzalo Jesus García
Date of birth (1999-03-05) 5 March 1999 (age 25)
Place of birthSanta Fe, Argentina
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight77 kg (12.1 st; 170 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2019 Natación y Gimnasia 4 (10)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020 Ceibos 2 (0)
2021 Cafeteros Pro 9 (25)
2021–2022 Valorugby Emilia 15 (20)
2022– Zebre Parma 2 (0)
Correct as of 10 Dec 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–2019 Argentina U20 15 (5)
2021– Argentina 3 (0)
Correct as of 13 September 2021

Gonzalo García (born 5 March 1999) is an Argentine rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side Zebre Parma. His preferred position is scrum-half.[1]

Professional career[edit]

García represented both Ceibos and Cafeteros Pro in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby competition in 2020 and 2021 respectively.[2][3] In 2021−2022 season, he played for ItalianTop10 side Valorugby Emilia.[4] [5]

International career[edit]

After the experience with Argentina U20 squad, he was named in the Argentina squad for the 2021 Rugby Championship.[6] He made his debut in Round 3 of the 2021 Rugby Championship against New Zealand.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "IL N° 9 DEI PUMAS GONZALO GARCIA FIRMA CON LE ZEBRE RUGBY". Zebre Rugby Club (in Italian). 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  2. ^ "2020 Súper Liga – Ceibos". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Cafeteros Pro". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Gonzalo García departs SLAR for Italy". Americas Rugby News. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  5. ^ "FIRST XV: INGAGGIATO GONZALO GARCIA". Valorugby Emilia. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Ledesma adds Gonzalo García to Rugby Championship roster". Americas Rugby News. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Clinical New Zealand down Argentina in Rugby Championship". Americas Rugby News. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.

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