Matías Benítez (rugby union)

Matías Benítez (born 16 May 1988) is a Uruguayan rugby union player, currently playing for Súper Liga Americana de Rugby side Peñarol. His preferred position is prop.[1]

Matías Benítez
Birth nameEdgardo Matías Benítez Santin
Date of birth (1988-05-16) 16 May 1988 (age 36)
Place of birthUruguay
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Weight115 kg (18.1 st; 254 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Peñarol 0 (0)
Correct as of 2 February 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008 Uruguay U20s 4 (5)
2010– Uruguay 45 (5)
2017– Uruguay A 4 (0)
2020– Uruguay XV 2 (0)
Correct as of 9 September 2023

Professional career

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Benítez signed for Súper Liga Americana de Rugby side Peñarol ahead of the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby season.[2] He has also represented the Uruguay national team.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Matías Benítez". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Peñarol confirmó los jugadores uruguayos para la SLAR". ESPN Deportes (in Spanish). 29 January 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Partido internacional: Uruguay superó a España por 19-10". ESPN Deportes (in Spanish). 7 November 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Argentina XV se consagró campeón del Sudamericano 4 Naciones". Hoy. 25 October 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
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