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Uruguayan rugby union player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Full name | Reinaldo Piussi Mendoza | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 18 May 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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]
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]
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