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Manuel Carizza Argentina vs England at 2011 Rugby World Cup Date of birth August 23, 1984 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
Argentina squad – 2011 Rugby World Cup Forwards Albacete · Ayerza · Bustos · Campos · Carizza · Creevy · Farías Cabello · Fernández Lobbe (vc) · Fessia · Figallo · Galarza · Ledesma · Leguizamón · Roncero · Scelzo · Senatore · VallejosBacks Coach Biarritz Olympique squad Forwards Backs Coach Isaac, GonzalezCategories:- 1984 births
- People from Rosario, Santa Fe
- Argentine rugby union players
- Living people
- Rugby union locks
- Biarritz Olympique players
- Argentina international rugby union players
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