Diego Domínguez
Rugby player with Argentina's national team
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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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