Manuel Carizza

Manuel Nicolás Carizza (born 23 August 1984 in Rosario) is an Argentine rugby union footballer who usually plays as a lock. He currently plays for French Top 14 side. He started his career with Argentine club Jockey Club de Rosario until he joined French side in 2005. He spent seven years at Biarritz before joining for the 2012–13 season. In 2014, he signed for South African Super Rugby side the and also played for their affiliated domestic provincial side, but returned to Racing Métro (since rebranded as ) for the 2015–16 season.

He made his international debut for Argentina in December 2004 in a match against South Africa, which the Springboks won by 39 points to 7. He next played for the Pumas in April 2005, where he was called up to the starting line-up against Japan. He then played in the November Tests against the Springboks, Scotland and Italy.

He was capped in June 2006 in one of the Tests against Wales during the hosting of a two match series, which Argentina eventually won. He was capped against Chile and Uruguay in July, in the starting line-up for both games.

He signed for South African Super Rugby side the for the 2014 Super Rugby season.

Honours
Racing 92
 * Top 14: 2015–16