Manuel Carizza

Manuel Carizza

Argentina vs England at 2011 Rugby World Cup
Date of birth	August 23, 1984 (1984-08-23) (age 27)
Place of birth	Rosario, Argentina
Height	2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight	118kg
Nickname	Manucho
Occupation(s)	Professional rugby union player
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Lock
Amateur clubs
Years	Club / team
1989-2005	Jockey Club de Rosario
Professional / senior clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2005-Present	Biarritz Olympique	75	10
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2004-Present	Argentina	15	5

Manuel Carizza (born 23 August 1984 in Rosario) is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for French club Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14 competition. He previously played for the Argentine club Jockey Club de Rosario. He has also played for the Argentina national team. His usual position is at lock.

He made his international debut for Argentina in December 2004 in a match against South Africa, which the Springboks won 39 to seven. He next played for the Pumas in April 2005, where he was called up to the starting lineup against Japan. He then played in the November Tests against the Springboks, Scotland and Italy.

He was capped in June 2006 in one of the Tests against Wales during the hosting of a two match series, which Argentina eventually won. He was capped against Chile and Uruguay in July, in the starting lineup for both games.

External links

• Manuel Carizza on ercrugby.com
• Manuel Carizza on lequipe.fr

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Name	Carizza, Manuel
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Date of birth	23 August 1984
Place of birth	Rosario, Argentina
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