Fernando Luna (rugby union)

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Fernando Luna
Date of birth (1990-05-12) May 12, 1990 (age 33)
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2+12 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb; 14 st 13 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2011
2011-2012
2009
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Argentina XV
Argentina U-19
1

2
(15)

(5)
National sevens team(s)
YearsTeamComps
2011- Argentina 7s 15
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Lima Team competition

Fernando Luna (born May 12, 1990) is an Argentine rugby sevens player. He was selected for Argentina 7s's sevens squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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References

  1. "Rio Olympics: Team squads for the 7s". skysports.com. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  2. "Argentina Rugby Sevens Squad for Rio 2016 Olympics". rio2016olympicsonline.com. 2016. Archived from the original on 29 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  3. Waqa, Jovilisi (16 July 2016). "Argentina Olympics Sevens Squad Unveiled". Last Word on Sports. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  4. "Argentina Target Gold with Strong Olympics Roster". Americas Rugby News. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  5. Korir, Patrick (16 July 2016). "Argentina announces Rio 7s squad". ragahouse.com. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  6. "LUNA Fernando". Rio2016.com. Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 22 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.