Martín Scelzo
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Martín Scelzo | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Juan Martín Scelzo | ||
Date of birth | February 5, 1976 | ||
Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Weight | 125 kg (19 st 9 lb) | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Playing career | |||
Position | Prop | ||
Clubs | Caps | (points) | |
1999-2000 2001-2004 2004-present |
Banco Hipotecario Hindú Northampton Narbonne Clermont |
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National team(s) | Caps | (points) | |
1998-present | Argentina | 41 | (45) |
Juan Martín Scelzo (born 5 February 1976 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine rugby union footballer, currently playing for ASM Clermont Auvergne in the top division of French rugby, the Top 14 competition. He usually plays as a prop. He has also represented Argentina, including at the 1999, 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups.
He made his debut for Argentina in September of 1996 in a match against the United States. He also played in one other match that season, against South Africa. He played four matches the following season, playing in games against Romania, Italy, France and Australia. After playing in a number of Tests in 1998 he was included in Argentina's 1999 Rugby World Cup squad.
He played three internationals in June of 2000. He next played for Argentina in June of 2003, and was soon included in their 2003 Rugby World Cup squad for Australia. After the World Cup he next played internationals for the Pumas in November of 2005, and then played a number of Tests in June of 2006.
[edit] External links
- UAR profile
- Martin Scelzo on rwc2003.irb.com
- WC 99 profile
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