Reinaldo Piussi Explained

Reinaldo Piussi
Fullname:Reinaldo Piussi Mendoza
Birth Date:18 May 1999
Birth Place:Montevideo, Uruguay
Height:1900NaN0
Weight:1290NaN0
Position:Prop
Youthyears1:2019–2020
Years1:2023
Apps1:5
Points1:0
Years2:2024–
Apps2:8
Points2:5
Repyears1:2018–2020
Repteam1:Uruguay U20
Repyears2:2022–
Repteam2:Uruguay
Repcaps2:6
Reppoints2:0
Clubupdate:17 March 2024
Repupdate:17 March 2024

Reinaldo Piussi (born 18 May 1999) is an Uruguayan rugby union player, currently playing for the in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is prop.[1]

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 to join their academy.[2] [3]

Professional career

Piussi was named in the squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Americas season, making two appearances.[4] He signed for the 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]

External links

Notes and References

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