Juan Francesio Explained

Juan Francesio
Full Name:Juan Sebastian Francesio
Birth Date:18 August 1975
Birth Place:Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Height:6 ft 2 in
Weight:192 lb
Position:Wing
Repyears1:2000–01
Repcaps1:4
Reppoints1:0

Juan Sebastian Francesio (born 18 August 1975) is an Argentine-Italian former professional rugby union player.[1]

Born in Rosario, Argentina, Francesio came to Italy in 1999 to play professional rugby for Viadana and was a member of a Coppa Italia-winning side in his first season.[2] He played his rugby primarily as a winger and was capped four times for Italy, featuring twice in the 2000 Six Nations, then in away Tests against Samoa and Uruguay.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rugby, Serie B – E’ Francesio il nuovo allenatore-giocatore . Tiscali Sport . it . 22 June 2015.
  2. News: Los tries, su presentación . . 15 July 2001 . es.
  3. News: Rugby: Italy makes two changes for Saturday's game . . 2 March 2000 . en.