Santiago Videla

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Santiago Videla
Full nameSantiago Videla Cambiaso
Date of birth (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Santiago, Chile
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb; 11 st 11 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Wing
Current team Selknam
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2020–2023 Selknam 21 (112)
Correct as of 28 August 2023
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017 Chile U20 4 (0)
2017– Chile 17 (116)
Correct as of 9 October 2021

Santiago Videla Cambiaso (born 16 January 1998) is a Chilean professional rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for Super Rugby Americas club Selknam and the Chile national team. [1]

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Club career

Videla developed his ability at grassroots level, representing the Old Boys club in Chile, before joining his first professional side. His first opportunity came when he joined the recently established Selknam club and was a member of the team's initial squad that competed in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby competition. [2]

Videla made his debut and was selected at fly-half against Peñarol during the 2020 season. [3] He then became a part of Selknam's greatest historic achievement, qualifying for the 2022 final. Despite being a key member of the squad during the season, Videla was not selected to play. [4]

International career

In November 2017, Videla received his first cap for Chile in a match against Kenya. Chile won convincingly, 23–3, showcasing Videla's abilities and potential at world level. This marked the start of Videla's international rugby union career. His debut was particularly noteworthy as it coincided with five other players making their test debuts. [5]

One of the most memorable moments in Videla's international career occurred in July 2022 when he played a pivotal role in Chile's qualification for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. In a closely contested match against the United States, he slotted a crucial penalty goal in the 75th minute, sealing a 31–29 victory in Glendale, Colorado. This historic win secured Chile's spot in the Rugby World Cup. [6]

The pinnacle of Videla's international journey came with his selection to play on the right wing in Chile's first Rugby World Cup match against Japan. [7]

Career statistics

List of international tries

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1
25 November 2017 Sparda-Bank-Hessen-Stadion, Offenbach am Main, GermanyFlag of Germany.svg  Germany
10–32
Won Friendly
2
19 May 2018 Old Grangonian Club, Chicureo, ChileFlag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
97–0
Won 2018 South American Six Nations
3
4
5
11 May 2019 Old Grangonian Club, Chicureo, ChileFlag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay XV
32–39
Lost2019 South American Six Nations
6
7
9 October 2021 Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander, Valparaíso, ChileFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
33–24
Won 2023 Rugby World Cup qualification
As of match played 9 October 2021 [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Santiago Videla". Ultimate Rugby. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  2. ↑ "SLAR 2020 – Selknam". Americas Rugby News. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "Selknam shock Peñarol in first SLAR match". Americas Rugby News. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  4. ↑ "Peñarol Defeat Selknam for SLAR 2022 Glory". Americas Rugby News. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  5. ↑ "Chile defeat Kenya at Cup of Nations". Americas Rugby News. 10 November 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  6. ↑ "Chile shock USA to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023". Americas Rugby News. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "Japan overcome enterprising World Cup debutants Chile". Americas Rugby News. 10 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "Santiago VIDELA". All.rugby. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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