Ignacio Calles (born 24 October 1995) is an Argentine rugby union player, currently playing for Top 14 side Pau. His preferred position is prop.[1]

Ignacio Calles
Birth nameIgnacio David Calles
Date of birth (1995-10-24) 24 October 1995 (age 29)
Place of birthArgentina
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+12 in)
Weight116 kg (18.3 st; 256 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015 Liceo Naval 9 (0)
2018– Pau 82 (5)
Correct as of 12 November 2020
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2015 Argentina U20s 7 (0)
2016 Argentina XV 3 (0)
2020– Argentina 3 (0)
Correct as of 21 September 2024

Amateur career

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Calles started playing rugby at Los Cardos in Tandil, Argentina. After a few years he move to Buenos Aires and played in Liceo Naval (rugby) until 2016 where he signed a contract Section Paloise, the representative team of the city of Pau.

Professional career

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Calles signed a new deal with Pau in October 2020, having originally joined the side in 2018.[2] He was named in the Argentine squad for the 2020 Tri Nations Series in October 2020.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Ignacio Calles". Pau (in French). Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Ignacio Calles signs new contract with Pau". Americas Rugby News. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Argentina innovate with notable Rugby Championship roster". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
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