Loris Zarantonello (born 17 November 2000) is a professional French born Italian rugby union player who plays as a Hooker for French Top 14 club Castres and the Italian national team.[1][2][3]

Loris Zarantonello
Date of birth (2000-11-17) 17 November 2000 (age 23)
Place of birthL'Union, France
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Castres
Youth career
2005–2012 Coquelicots Montéchois Rugby
2012–2019 US Montauban
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2023 Agen 72 (30)
2023– Castres 29 (15)
Correct as of 9 June 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2020 France U20 5 (0)
Correct as of 9 June 2024

Career

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Born and raised in France, Zarantonello qualified for Italy through his paternal grandparents. He began his career at Agen before signing for Castres in 2023. After previously playing for the France U20.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Player Profile". Castres Olimpique (in French).
  2. ^ "L'INTERVIEW DÉCALÉE DE LORIS ZARANTONELLO !". Castres Olimpique (in French). Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  3. ^ https://all.rugby/player/loris-zarantonello
  4. ^ "Player Profile". France Rugby (in French).
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