Pedro Rolando (born 21 June 1989) is an Argentine rugby union player, currently playing for the Brumbies. His preferred position is scrum-half.[1]

Pedro Rolando
Date of birth (1989-06-21) 21 June 1989 (age 35)
Place of birthArgentina
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb; 12 st 8 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Current team Brumbies
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Canberra Vikings ()
2023– Brumbies 1 (0)
Correct as of 29 May 2023

Early career

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Rolando is from Argentina where he made his debut in his former club, Club San Patricio, but moved to Canberra in the 2012.[2] He plays his club rugby for Canberra Royals and works as a strength & conditioning coach professionally.[3]

Professional career

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Rolando was named in the Canberra Vikings squad for the 2017 National Rugby Championship.[4] He was named in the Brumbies squad for Round 5 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season,[5] making his debut as a replacement against the Crusaders.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Pedro Rolando". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Behind the Cups with Pedro Rolando". Brumbies. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Pedro Rolando: 33-year-old Canberra Rugby Royalty finally thrust into sudden Super spotlight". Rugby.com.au. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Canberra Vikings name squad for the 2017 National Rugby Championship season". Sydney Morning Herald. 14 August 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Announce Team to Take on Crusaders" (Press release). ACT Brumbies. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Brumbies unbeaten streak ends as Crusaders win big in Christchurch". Rugby Pass. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
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