Vadim Cobîlaș

Vadim Cobîlaş (Romanian pronunciation: [vaˈdim kobɨˈlaʃ], born 30 July 1983) is a professional Moldovan rugby union player who currently plays for Bordeaux Begles in the Top 14. Vadim has a younger brother who also plays rugby called Maxim Cobîlaș who plays for Russian side VVA-Podmoskovye

Vadim Cobîlaş
Birth nameVadim Cobîlaş
Date of birth (1983-07-30) 30 July 1983
Place of birthSoroca, Moldova
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight120 kg (265 lb; 18 st 13 lb)[1]
Notable relative(s)Maxim Cobîlaș (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–2011
2011–2016
2016–		 Monino
Sale Sharks
Bordeaux Begles
97
19
(10)
(0)
Correct as of 29 August 2015
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005– Moldova 45

He played for VVA-Podmoskovye Monino in Russia before signing for Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership in England on 2 March 2011. He is the first Moldovan rugby player to become a professional in England.[2]

Cobîlaş plays internationally for Moldova.

On 13 January 2016, Cobilas would join Bordeaux Begles in the French Top 14 from the 2016–17 season.[3]

References
  1. "Aviva Premiership Rugby - Sale Sharks - Vadim Cobilas profile". web page. Premier Rugby. Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. Vadim Cobîlaş Signs for Sale Sharks
  3. "Bordeaux Begles sign Moldova and Sale Sharks prop Vadim Cobilas". BBC Sport. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2016.


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