Celestino Paoletti (born 28 January 1977) is an Italian former rugby union international.[1]

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Full nameCelestino Paoletti
Date of birth (1977-01-28) 28 January 1977 (age 47)
Place of birthFlorence, Italy
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight273 lb (124 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000–01 Italy 15 (0)

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A Florence-born prop, Paoletti was an Italy international in 2000 and 2001, gaining a total of 15 caps. He made his debut in Italy's maiden Six Nations match, a win over Scotland at the Stadio Flaminio.[2]

Paoletti joined the Newcastle Falcons from Plymouth Albion in 2005 and played there for one season, after which he returned to Italy.[3] He played in the Super 10 for Parma, Petrarca and Roma.[4]

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  1. ^ Tassi, Marcello (17 June 2022). "Lyons, il grande ritorno di Tino Paoletti in veste di nuovo assistente allenatore". Libertà Piacenza (in Italian).
  2. ^ "RUGBY UNION: Italian signings are just the job for Chinnor". Oxford Mail. 30 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Italian prop joins Falcons". Irish Examiner. 19 April 2005.
  4. ^ "Paoletti agrees to join Falcons". Evening Chronicle. 19 April 2005.

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