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Reinaldo Piussi

Reinaldo Piussi

Uruguayan rugby union player

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]

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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

  1. [1]
    "Reinaldo Piussi". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  2. [2]
    "Miami Sharks ads Reinaldo Piussi". DJ Coil. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  3. [3]
    "Uruguay prop Piussi set to join Oyonnax". Americas Rugby News. 7 June 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  4. [4]
    "SRA 2023 - Peñarol". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
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    "Miami Sharks sign fourth World Cup Uruguayan". Americas Rugby News. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  6. [6]
    "Uruguay lose historic first test match against Tonga". Americas Rugby News. 19 November 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  7. [7]
    "Uruguay name squad for Rugby World Cup 2023". Rugby World Cup. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.


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