Gianluca Gnecchi Explained

Gianluca Gnecchi
Birth Place:Brescia, Italy
Height:187
Ru Refereeyears:2020–
Ru Refereecomps:United Rugby Championship
Ru Refereeapps:11

Gianluca Gnecchi (born 1992 in Brescia) is an Italian rugby referee.[1]

Career

Gnecchi was born in Brescia Italy, and refereed in Italy and in the Six Nations Under 20s Championship before making his Pro14 refereeing debut in the match between and on 30 August 2020, where he was assisted by fellow Brescian referee Andrea Piardi.[2] Gnecchi refereed the 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifiers in South America, refereeing the match between Brazil and Chile on 11 July 2021.[3] Gnecchi drew criticism for a refereeing decision in a match between and the on 9 October 2021, where he awarded a try, despite the ball being grounded short of the line.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gianluca Gnecchi. Ultimate Rugby. 22 October 2021.
  2. News: Gianluca Gnecchi esordirĂ  come arbitro nel Pro14. OnRugby. 30 August 2020. 22 October 2021. Italian.
  3. News: Referees assigned for South American RWC 2023 qualifiers. Americas Rugby News. 23 June 2021. 22 October 2021.
  4. News: Lions rue butterfingers and a poor ref decision in scrappy defeat to Glasgow. News24. 9 October 2021. 22 October 2021.