Carlo Checchinato

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Carlo Checchinato (born 30 August 1970) is an Italian rugby player.

Checchinato was born in Adria, close to Rovigo. He represented the Italian national team at the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia as well as representing Italy in numerous tournaments before. He earned 83 caps and scored 21 tries in international matches. Checchinato's international try total was an all-time record for forwards until 2007, when it was surpassed by Colin Charvis of Wales.^[1]

Normally a number eight, he played for Rugby Rovigo and Benetton Rugby Treviso. Currently he is Italy Team Manager.

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• RBS 6 Nations profile
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