Francisco Puertas Soto (born 18 September 1963)[1] is a Spanish rugby union footballer. He played at fullback or flyhalf.

Quick Facts Birth name, Date of birth ...
Francisco Puertas
Birth nameFrancisco José Puertas Soto
Date of birth (1963-11-18) 18 November 1963 (age 61)
Place of birthLazkao, Spain
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight14 st 4 lb (91 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, Fly-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1981-1984
1984-1991
1991-1996
1996-2004
2004-2006
Ordizia RE
Real Canoe N.C.
Aviron Bayonnais
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Ordizia RE
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1984-1999  Spain 93 (78)
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He was capped 93 times by Spain, from 1994 to 2001. Soto played for his country at the 1999 Rugby World Cup finals.

He was the most capped Spanish international rugby union player, ending his career after the 1999 Rugby World Cup. He coached Spain national rugby sevens team, Ordizia, Zarautz and Atlético San Sebastian.

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