Thomas Gallo (rugby union)

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Thomas Gallo
Date of birth (1999-04-30) 30 April 1999 (age 22)
Place of birthSan Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Weight107 kg (16.8 st; 236 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Universitario ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020 Olimpia Lions 0 (0)
2020– Benetton Rugby 21 (10)
Correct as of 24 Dec 2021
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Argentina U20s 5 (10)
2021– Argentina 4 (10)
Correct as of 21st Nov 2021

Thomas Gallo (born 30 April 1999) is an Argentine rugby union player, currently playing for Pro14 side Benetton. His preferred position is prop.[1] He was Italian qualified.

Benetton[]

Gallo signed his first professional contract for Benetton in September 2020.[2] He made his Benetton debut in Round 6 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Cardiff Blues.[3]

International career[]

In 2019 he was named in the Argentina Under 20 squad. In September 2021 Gallo was named in Argentina squad for 2021 Rugby Championship. He made his debut in Round 6 of the 2021 Rugby Championship against Australia.[4]

Personal life[]

Gallo was eligible to play for Italy due to his grandfather's Italian ancestry, before winning his first cap for Argentina in 2021.

References[]

  1. ^ "Thomas Gallo". Benetton Rugby. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Thomas Gallo E' Ufficialmente Un Nuovo Giocatore Biancoverde". Benetton Rugby (in Italian). 1 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Pro14: Cardiff Blues 22-5 Benetton". BBC Sport. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Equipo definido para cerrar el Zurich Rugby Championship". UAR Rugby. Retrieved 2021-09-30.

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