Juan Diego Ormaechea (born 28 January 1989) is an Uruguayan rugby union player who generally plays as a number eight represents Uruguay internationally.[1] He was included in the Uruguayan squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup which is held in Japan for the first time and also marks his first World Cup appearance.[2]

Juan Diego Ormaechea
Full nameJuan Diego Ormaechea
Date of birth (1989-01-28) 28 January 1989 (age 35)
Place of birthMontevideo, Uruguay
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight100 kg (220 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Flanker
Current team Carrasco Polo Club
Youth career
Carrasco Polo Club
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Carrasco Polo Club ()
Correct as of 25 September 2019
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008−2009 Uruguay Under 20 9 (15)
2011–present Uruguay 31 (30)
2013− Uruguay Sevens
Correct as of 25 September 2019

Career edit

He made his international debut for Uruguay against Portugal on 13 November 2011.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Juan Diego Ormaechea". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Los Teros name squad for Japan 2019". rugbyworldcup.com. Rugby World Cup. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Uruguay v Portugal XV". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 25 September 2019.