Carlos Souto (rugby union)

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Carlos Souto Vidal (born 4 November 1976) is a Spanish rugby union player. He played as a flanker. His twin brother, Sergio Souto was also a Spanish international.

Carlos Souto
Date of birth (1976-11-04) November 4, 1976 (age 48)
Place of birthOviedo, Asturias, Spain
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight246 lb (112 kg)
Notable relative(s)Sergio Souto (brother)
Occupation(s)Civil Guard officer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Blindside flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989–1993
1993–2005
2001–2005
2005–2006
Piller Rugby Club
Oviedo Rugby
Moraleja Alcobendas Rugby Union
El Salvador Rugby
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–2010  Spain 37 (30)

Career

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His first international cap was on December 2 1998, against Portugal at Murrayfield. He played all the three matches for Spain at the 1999 Rugby World Cup. His last cap was at the match against Romania on March 27 2010, at Bucharest.

Personal life

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He works as an officer for the Civil Guard. His twin brother, Sergio was also a rugby union player and both played for Spain at the 1999 Rugby World Cup, Spain's only appearance in a Rugby World Cup to date.

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