Rodrigo Pleininger Bruni (born 3 September 1993) is an Argentine professional rugby union player who plays as a number eight for Top 14 club Bayonne and the Argentina national team.[1]

Rodrigo Bruni
Full nameRodrigo Pleininger Bruni
Date of birth (1993-09-03) 3 September 1993 (age 30)
Place of birthTandil, Argentina
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight110 kg (243 lb; 17 st 5 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Flanker
Current team Bayonne
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014−2018 San Luis 98 (140)
2019–2020 Jaguares 15 (15)
2019 Jaguares XV 5 (5)
2021−2022 Vannes 26 (50)
2023 Brive 7 (5)
2023− Bayonne 0 (0)
Correct as of 28 August 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–2018 Argentina XV 14 (25)
2018– Argentina 21 (5)
Correct as of 28 August 2023

International career edit

Bruni was a starter for the Argentina national team on 14 November 2020 in their first ever win against the All Blacks.[2] He joined French side Vannes for the 2020–21 season.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Rodrigo Bruni". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Argentina (16) 25 - 15 (3) New Zealand (FT)". ESPN. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Rodrigo Bruni signs with Pro D2 contenders Vannes". Americas Rugby News. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2021.

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