Benjamín Bonasso

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Benjamín Bonasso
Date of birth (1997-06-01) 1 June 1997 (age 24)
Place of birthConnecticut, United States
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight103 kg (16.2 st; 227 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2019 Newman 35 (35)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Rugby United New York 17 (15)
Correct as of 10 October 2021
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Argentina U20
2021– United States 1 (0)
Correct as of 10 October 2021

Benjamín Bonasso (born 1 June 1997) is a United States rugby union player, currently playing for the Rugby United New York of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States national team. His preferred position is flanker.[1]

Professional career[]

Bonasso was born in Connecticut before moving to Buenos Aires as a child, playing age grade rugby in Argentina.[2] He signed for Major League Rugby side Rugby United New York for the 2021 Major League Rugby season.[3]

Bonasso debuted for United States against Uruguay during the 2023 Rugby World Cup – Americas qualification.[4][5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Benjamín Bonasso". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Argentine No8 Benjamín Bonasso signs for RUNY". Americas Rugby News. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Benjamín Bonasso". Rugby United New York. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  4. ^ "MEN'S XVs NATIONAL TEAM NAMES FULL SQUAD FOR OPENING STAGE OF RUGBY WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS AGAINST CANADA". USA Rugby. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Uruguay defeat USA to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023". Americas Rugby News. 9 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.

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