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

Reinaldo Piussi
Full nameReinaldo Piussi Mendoza
Date of birth (1999-05-18) 18 May 1999 (age 25)
Place of birthMontevideo, Uruguay
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight129 kg (284 lb; 20 st 4 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Miami Sharks
Youth career
2019–2020 Oyonnax
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023 Peñarol 5 (0)
2024– Miami Sharks 8 (5)
Correct as of 17 March 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2020 Uruguay U20
2022– Uruguay 6 (0)
Correct as of 17 March 2024

Early career

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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 Oyonnax to join their academy.[2][3]

Professional career

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

References

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