Christian Poidevin (born 9 September 1998) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby (MLR) in the U.S. His preferred position is flanker.[1]
| Date of birth | 9 September 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 98 kg (216 lb; 15 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Newington College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Simon Poidevin (father) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Poidevin is the son of former Wallaby Simon Poidevin.[2] He attended Newington College and in 2022 earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New South Wales.[3] He previously played for the LA Giltinis in the MLR.
Professional career
editPoidevin signed for Major League Rugby side LA Giltinis ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season.[4] He had previously competed in the National Rugby Championship, representing Sydney in the 2018 and 2019 seasons.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Christian Poidevin". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "Poidevin to continue family legacy in Randwick-Pumas clash". Rugby.com.au. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ LA Giltinis Christian Poidevin 2022 profile Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "LA Giltinis sign Rugby Royalty, Christian Poidevin". LA Giltinis. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "Sydney and Country confirm NRC squads". NSW Waratahs. 26 August 2019. Archived from the original on 26 August 2019.
External links
edit- Christian Poidevin at ItsRugby.co.uk
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