Rimas Alvarez

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Rimas Alvarez-Kairelis (born 22 July 1974)is an Argentine rugby union footballer, currently playing for French club USA Perpignan in the top level of rugby in France, the Top 14. He has also represented the Argentina national team, including representing them at the 2003 Rugby World Cup. His usual position is at lock.

Rimas made his international debut for Argentina in October of 1998 in a match against Paraguay, coming off the bench as a replacement. He made his first starting lineup appearance in his next match, against Chile. He played one other match for Argentina that year, against Uruguay.

He next played international rugby in May of 2001, playing in games against Uruguay and Canada. He was then capped another three times at the end of the season, in matches against Wales, Scotland and the All Blacks.

He played six international during the 2002 season, three during June, and three during the November Tests series. He played in games against France and South Africa in June of 2003, and played another three games in August, and was then included in Argentina's squad for the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

He played in the games against Namibia and Ireland during the World Cup pool stages. He played two internationals in 2004, and then next played for Argentina in June of 2006.

[edit] External link

• Rimas Alvarez on rwc2003.irb.com