David Odiase (born 19 January 2003) is an Italian rugby union player, currently playing for Top 14 side Oyonnax. His preferred position is flanker.[1]

David Odiase
Date of birth (2003-01-19) 19 January 2003 (age 21)
Place of birthCrema, Italy
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2+12 in)
Weight107 kg (16.8 st; 236 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Oyonnax Rugby
Youth career
2020−2022 Colorno
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021−2022 Colorno 10 (0)
2022− Oyonnax 1 (0)
Correct as of 11 Dec 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–2023 Italy U20s 15 (10)
Correct as of 2 Nov 2022

He formed by Italian Top10 team Colorno until 2021−22 season.[2][3] Odiase signed for Oyonnax in summer 2022 for the Espoirs team. He made his debut in Round 1 of EPCR Challenge Cup in the 2023–24 season against the Dragons.[4]

In 2022 and 2023 Odiase was named in Italy U20s squad for annual Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[5][6]

References edit

  1. ^ "David Odiase". Oyonnax Rugby.
  2. ^ "NAZIONALE U18: CONVOCATI FRANCOIS MEY E DAVID ODIASE". Colorno Rugby. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  3. ^ "FRANCOIS MEY E DAVID ODIASE CONFERMATI NELLA ROSA DELL'ITALIA U20". Colorno Rugby. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  4. ^ "DAVID ODIASE FAIT SES DÉBUTS AVEC OYONNAX RUGBY". Oyonnax Rugby. 10 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  5. ^ "SIX NATIONS UNDER 20, SCELTI I 25 PER FRANCIA E INGHILTERRA".
  6. ^ "ITALIA U20, DECISI I 30 PER IL MONDIALE, IL 18 GIUGNO PARTENZA PER IL SUDAFRICA".

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