Martín Scelzo

Martín Scelzo

Full name	Martín Alejandro Scelzo
Date of birth	February 5, 1976 (1976-02-05) (age 35)
Place of birth	Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	126 kg (19st)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Prop
Professional / senior clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1994–1999 1999–2001 2001–2004 2004–2011 2011–present	Banco Hipotecario Hindú Northampton Narbonne Clermont Agen
correct as of 20:14, 7 October 2007 (UTC).
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1998–present	Argentina	57	(50)
correct as of 29 September 2011.

Martín Alejandro Scelzo (born 5 February 1976 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine rugby union footballer, currently playing for ASM Clermont Auvergne in the top division of French rugby, the Top 14 competition. He usually plays as a prop. He has also represented Argentina, including at the 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cups.

He made his debut for Argentina in September 1996 in a match against the United States. He also played in one other match that season, against South Africa. He played four matches the following season, playing in games against Romania, Italy, France and Australia. After playing in a number of Tests in 1998 he was included in Argentina's 1999 Rugby World Cup squad.

He played three internationals in June 2000. He next played for Argentina in June 2003, and was soon included in their 2003 Rugby World Cup squad for Australia. After the World Cup he next played internationals for the Pumas in November 2005, and then played a number of Tests in June 2006.

He won a Heineken Cup while a player at Northampton Saints.

After the elimination of Argentina by the New Zealand All Blacks in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Scelzo announced his retirement from Los Pumas on 10 October 2011.

Scelzo during 2011 RWC

External links

• UAR profile
• Martin Scelzo on rwc2003.irb.com
• WC 99 profile

Persondata
Name	Scelzo, Martin
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Date of birth	5 February 1976
Place of birth	Buenos Aires, Argentina
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