Christian Poidevin

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Christian Poidevin
Date of birth (1998-09-09) 9 September 1998 (age 24)
Place of birth Australia
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight98 kg (15.4 st; 216 lb)
School Newington College
University University of New South Wales
Notable relative(s) Simon Poidevin (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019–2020 Randwick 27 (25)
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018–2019 Sydney 5 (5)
2021–2022 LA Giltinis ()
2023– San Diego Legion ()
Correct as of 6 March 2023

Christian Poidevin (born 9 September 1998) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby (MLR) in the U.S. His preferred position is flanker. [1]

Contents

Poidevin is the son of former Wallaby Simon Poidevin. [2] He attended Newington College and in 2022 earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New South Wales. [3] He previously played for the LA Giltinis in the MLR.

Professional career

Poidevin signed for Major League Rugby side LA Giltinis ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. [4] He had previously competed in the National Rugby Championship, representing Sydney in the 2018 and 2019 seasons. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Christian Poidevin". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "Poidevin to continue family legacy in Randwick-Pumas clash". Rugby.com.au. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  3. ↑ LA Giltinis Christian Poidevin 2022 Profile Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "LA Giltinis sign Rugby Royalty, Christian Poidevin". LA Giltinis. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "Sydney and Country confirm NRC squads". NSW Waratahs. 26 August 2019. Archived from the original on 26 August 2019.


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