Diego Domínguez

Rugby player with Argentina's national team

Diego Domínguez - Rugby player with Argentina's national team
Born

April 25th, 1966
59 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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Born in 1966, a rugby player represented Argentina's national team. Played as a fly-half and was part of the squad in the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Had a significant club career, primarily with clubs in France, including Bordeaux and Grenoble. Received recognition for scoring over 1,000 points in international matches.

Competed in the 1995 Rugby World Cup

Scored over 1,000 international points

Played for clubs like Bordeaux and Grenoble

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