Juan Manuel Leguizamón

Juan Manuel Leguizamón

Date of birth	June 6, 1983 (1983-06-06)
Place of birth	Santiago del Estero, Argentina
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)
Weight	15 st 10 lb (100 kg)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Flanker or Number eight
Professional / senior clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2011- 2008–2011 2005–2008	Lyon OU Stade Français London Irish SIC Santiago Lawn Tennis Club
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2005–present	Argentina	39	(35)
correct as of 16 December 2011.

Juan Manuel Leguizamón (born 6 June 1983) is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Lyon OU in the Top 14. He has also played for London Irish and Stade Francais. He has also played for the Argentina. His usual position is in the back row.

He made his Los Pumas debut in April 2005 in a match against Japan, which Argentina won 68 to 36 in Buenos Aires. On his debut, he also scored his first try for Argentina. He earned another two caps in July in a Test series against Italy, and then went onto play in three tests matches during November; against South Africa, and coming on as a replacement during the Scotland and Italy fixtures. The following year he played in two tests during the June fixtures at home to Wales and the All Blacks. He also played in games during Argentina's qualification for the 2007 Rugby World Cup and before the quarter finals, Leguizamón dominated the World Cup group stage. This was emphasised with his monstrous work rate during the first game of the tournament against the hosts France. His yellow boots make him easy to spot.

External links

• London Irish profile
• UAR profile
• Juan Manuel Leguizamón on Londonirish.org
• Juan Manuel Leguizamón on sarugby.com
• Juan Manuel Leguizamón on ercrugby.com