Wilton Rebolo

Wilton Rebolo (born 2 August 1995 in São José dos Campos, São Paulo[1]) is a Brazilian rugby union player. He plays as a prop or hooker for Austin Herd in Major League Rugby and for Brazil. His scrummaging prowess has been an important part in the rise of the Brazil team who have beaten the higher ranked USA and Canada twice since 2016 [2].

Wilton Rebolo
Birth nameWilton Jose Murilo Rebolo
Date of birth (1995-08-02) August 2, 1995
Place of birthSão José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight282 lb (128 kg; 20 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker, Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015-2016
2017-2018
2019
São José
Sao Paulo Saracens
Pasteur Athletique
()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020-present Austin Herd ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015-present Brazil 28 (5)

In 2020 Wilton signed for the Austin Herd team who play in the professional Major League Rugby competition.[3][4]

References

  1. ”Wilton Rebolo ESPN Profile” Accessed:5/1/20
  2. ”Wilton Rebolo ESPN Profile” Accessed:5/1/20
  3. ”Wilton Rebolo LinkedIn Profile” Accessed: 5/1/20
  4. ”Wilton Rebolo arrives in Austin” 5/1/20


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