Carlo Checchinato

Carlo Checchinato (born 30 August 1970 in Adria, Province of Rovigo) is an Italian rugby union former player and is the current team manager for the Italy national team.

Carlo Checchinato
Date of birth (1970-08-30) 30 August 1970
Place of birthAdria, Province of Rovigo
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight242 lb (110 kg; 17 st 4 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1988-1995
1995-2005
Rugby Rovigo
Benetton Treviso
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National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990-2004 Italy 83 (105)

Checchinato was born in Adria, close to Rovigo. His father, called Giancarlo, was an international lock, being capped for Italy during the 1970s. He was with the Italy national team at the World Cup in 1995 in South Africa, 1999 in Wales and in 2003 in Australia as well as in several tournaments. 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 Treviso.

Currently he is the Italy national Team manager.

References

  1. "Wales battle but are defeated by world champions". Welsh Rugby Union. 24 November 2007. Archived from the original on 16 February 2008. Retrieved 24 November 2007.


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