Andrea Masi

Infobox Rugby Union biography
playername = Andrea Masi


fullname = Andrea Masi
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1981|3|30|df=yes
cityofbirth = L'Aquila, Abruzzo
countryofbirth = Italy
height = height|ft=6|in=0
weight = 15 st 3 lbs (97 kg)
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position = flyhalf|capital=yes / Centre
currentclub = Biarritz Olympique
clubnumber = 10
youthyears =
youthclubs =
years = 1998 ‐ __

clubs = Arix Viadana
Biarritz Olympique
caps(points) =
repyears = 1999 ‐
repteam = Italy
repcaps(points) =
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Andrea Masi (born March 30 1981) is an Italian rugby union footballer. His usual position is in the centres he also plays at fly-half and wing. He plays for French club Biarritz Olympique. Masi has also been capped for the national team, and was a part of their squad at the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia and the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France.

Masi was born in L'Aquila, Abruzzo. He was recognized as a talented player at an early age, and he made his debut for Viadana at the age of 17. He was soon called up for national selection, and made his international debut for Italy against Spain in 1999. He became a regular in the Italian squad, but did not feature in the Six Nations until 2003 when he appeared against England. He was also included in Italy's squad for the World Cup in Australia that year. He had his 2005 season disrupted by injury.

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External links

* [http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/italy/1435.php?player=70806&includeref=dynamic RBS 6 Nations profile]