Gianluca Gnecchi
File:Gianluca Gnecchi 2021.jpg | |||
Gianluca Gnecchi in 2021 | |||
Date of birth | 1992 (age 31–32) | ||
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Place of birth | Brescia, Italy | ||
Height | 187 | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Refereeing career | |||
Years | Competition | Apps | |
2020– | United Rugby Championship | 11 |
Gianluca Gnecchi (born 1992 in Brescia) is an Italian rugby referee.[1]
Career
Gnecchi was born in Brescia Italy, and refereed in Italy and in the Six Nations Under 20s Championship before making his Pro14 refereeing debut in the match between [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] and [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] on 30 August 2020, where he was assisted by fellow Brescian referee Andrea Piardi.[2] Gnecchi refereed the 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifiers in South America, refereeing the match between Brazil and Chile on 11 July 2021.[3] Gnecchi drew criticism for a refereeing decision in a match between [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] and the [[{{{tan}}}|{{{t}}}]] on 9 October 2021, where he awarded a try, despite the ball being grounded short of the line.[4]
References
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