Joaquín Paz

Joaquín Paz (born 20 October 1993) is an Argentine international rugby union player who plays either as a fullback or centre. He currently plays for Calvisano in Italy's Top12 having previously represented the Jaguares in the international Super Rugby competition.[1][2][3]

Joaquín Paz
Date of birth (1993-10-20) 20 October 1993
Place of birthCórdoba, Argentina
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight91 kg (14 st 5 lb; 201 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback / Centre
Current team Lyons Piacenza
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012−2019 Pucará 107 (180)
2014 →Córdoba Atletico 2 (0)
2018 →C.U.B.A. 1 (0)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 Jaguares 5 (0)
2016−2018 Calvisano 34 (75)
2019− Lyons Piacenza ()
Correct as of 22 August 2016
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012 Argentina Under-19 2 (35)
2012−13 Argentina Under-20 16 (19)
2013−15 Argentina Sevens 42 (30)
2014−16 Argentina Jaguares 7 (48)
2013−16 Argentina 3 (5)
Correct as of 22 August 2016

Club career

Early in his career, Paz turned out for Argentine sides Pucará and Córdoba Atletico and graduated to senior rugby with Argentine Super Rugby franchise, the Jaguares, in 2016. In their debut season in the competition, Paz made 5 substitute appearances. It was to prove to be his only year with the team and he was off to Italy to join Rugby Calvisano ahead of the 2016-17 European season.[3][4]

International career

Paz has represented his country at all levels from Under-19 upwards, including one appearance for the Pumas Sevens side at the Gold Coast Sevens in Australia in 2013. He made his senior international debut against Uruguay in 2013, marking the occasion with a try, and followed it up with 2 more appearances in 2015.[1]

Super Rugby Statistics
As of 22 August 2016[4]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2016 Jaguares5051000000000
Total5051000000000

References
  1. "Joaquín Paz Los Pumas Player Profile" (in Spanish). UAR. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  2. "Joaquín Paz ESPN Scrum Player Profile". ESPN. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  3. "Arriva Joaquin Paz" (Press release) (in Italian). Rugby Calvisano. 11 July 2016. Archived from the original on 11 July 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  4. "Joaquín Paz itsrugby Player Statistics". itsrugby. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
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