Reinaldo Piussi

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Reinaldo Piussi
Full nameReinaldo Piussi Mendoza
Born (1999-05-18) 18 May 1999 (age 27)
Montevideo, Uruguay
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight129 kg (284 lb; 20 st 4 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Prop
Current team Miami Sharks
Youth career
2019–2020 Oyonnax
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023 Peñarol 5 (0)
2024–2025 Miami Sharks 8 (5)
Correct as of 17 March 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2020 Uruguay U20
2022– Uruguay 6 (0)
Correct as of 17 March 2024

Reinaldo Piussi (born 18 May 1999) is an Uruguayan rugby union player who last played for the Miami Sharks in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is prop.[1]

Early career

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Piussi is from Montevideo and plays his club rugby for Carrasco Polo Club. His performances for Uruguay's U20 side, earned him a move to Oyonnax to join their academy.[2][3]

Professional career

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Piussi was named in the Peñarol squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Americas season, making two appearances.[4] He signed for the Miami Sharks ahead of the 2024 Major League Rugby season.[5]

Piussi made his debut for Uruguay in 2022 against Tonga.[6] He was named in the Uruguay squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, making two appearances at the tournament.[7]

References

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