Rolando Martín

Rolando Abel Martín (born September 23, 1968 in Maryland, United States) is an Argentine former rugby union footballer and a current coach.

Rolando Martín
Birth nameRolando Abel Martín
Date of birth (1968-09-23) September 23, 1968
Place of birthMaryland, United States
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight103 kg (16 st 3 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989-1997
1997-1998
1998-2003		 SIC
Richmond F.C.
SIC		 ()
Correct as of 25 September 2007
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994-2003 Argentina 86 (95)
Correct as of 25 September 2007

He was a part of the Pumas' famous back row of the modern era.[1] His career includes three Rugby World Cups and 76 Tests for the national side. He retired from international rugby after the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Martín played his first international match for Argentina on May 28, 1994 in Long Beach against the USA. Argentina won the game 20-18. He played his last international match on October 26, 2003 in Adelaide in the 16-15 defeat to Ireland. Martin played a total of 86 games for Argentina, scoring 95 points.

Martin represented Argentina at three Rugby World Cups, in 1995, 1999 and 2003.

During his time with San Isidro Club in Argentina, he won in 4 URBA championships: 1993, 1994, 1997 and 1999.

He is currently the head coach of San Isidro Club.

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-09-06. Retrieved 2008-09-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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