Gonzalo Garcia (rugby player)

Gonzalo Garcia

Full name	Gonzalo Manuel Garcia
Date of birth	(1984-02-18) February 18, 1984
Place of birth	Mendoza, Argentina
Height
Weight	96 kg (212 lb)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Centre
Professional / senior clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2007–08 2008–12 2012–	Rugby Calvisano Benetton Treviso Zebre	36 28 50	(30) (5) (74)
correct as of 28 August 2015.
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2008–	Italy	39	(16)
correct as of 4 October 2015.

Gonzalo Manuel Garcia (born February 18, 1984) is an Argentine-born Italian rugby union player for Zebre in the Pro 12 competition. Gonzalo Garcia's position is centre.

Biography

Garcia was born in Mendoza, Argentina and made his debut for that city's side Maristas, winning the provincial title in 2006. He played the U-19 World Cup in France in 2003 and the U-21 World Cup in Argentina in 2005 for Argentina.

In 2007 he moved to Italy to play with Rugby Calvisano, subsequently choosing the Italian nationality. After winning an Italian title at Calvisano in 2008, he moved to Benetton Treviso in the Pro12.

García debuted for the Italian national team against South Africa in Cape Town on 21 June 2008, in a 26-0 loss. He scored his first test match try against South Africa on 21 November 2009 in the Stadio Friuli, Udine. He was called for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, playing in three games but without scoring.

External links

• Profile on scrum.com