Luke McLean
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luke McLean | |
| Date of birth | 29 June 1987 | |
| Place of birth | Townsville, Australia | |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | |
| Weight | 95 kg | |
| Club information | ||
| Position(s) | Fullback, Fly-half | |
| Current club | Benetton Treviso | |
| Senior clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (points) |
| 2004–2007 2007–2010 2010– |
Perth Spirit Calvisano Benetton Treviso |
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| Representative teams** | ||
| 2005–2007 2008– |
Australia U-19 Italy |
33 (59) |
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* Professional club appearances and points |
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Luke McLean (born 29 June 1987) is an Italian Australian rugby union footballer who plays at fullback and fly-half for Treviso in Italy. He has also represented the Italy national rugby union team.
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[edit] Background
McLean was born in Townsville, Queensland.[1] His mother's parents are both Italian; however, his grandfather was forced to give up his Italian citizenship in order to buy land in Australia.[2]
McLean attended St. Laurence's College, in South Brisbane, during his schooling years. He was College captain in 2004.
[edit] Career
[edit] Club career
McLean played for Perth Spirit in the Australian Rugby Championship before joining Italian team Calvisano in 2007, turning down a training contract with Western Force.[3]
[edit] International career
McLean was eligible for both Australia, being his country of birth, and Italy, due to his Italian grandmother.[4] He represented the Australia under-19 side, helping the side to win the World under-19 championships.[3][4]
He made his international debut for Italy against 2007 Rugby World Cup winners South Africa on 21 June 2008 in Cape Town.[5] Italy were defeated 26–0.[6]
McLean scored his first international points on his Six Nations debut in the 36–11 defeat to England at Twickenham on 7 February 2009.[7] He scored two penalties in the first-half.[7] He then played against Ireland on 15 February, scoring all of Italy's nine points, converting three penalties in the 38–9 defeat at Stadio Flaminio, Rome.[8][9] McLean scored a further three points kicking a penalty in the 26–6 defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield on 28 February.[10][11] He featured in Italy's 20–15 loss to Wales on 15 March 2008 at Stadio Flaminio, failing to score any of Italy's points.[12][13] McLean played in Italy's last Six Nations 2009 match against France on 21 March, losing 50–8.[14]
McLean also played a part in Italy's two match series against Australia and Italy scoring the majority of Italy's points.[15]
[edit] References
- ^ Walton, Darren (6 November 2008). "Aussie five-eighth overlooked for Italy". We Love Rugby. http://www.weloverugby.com/sports.news.view.php?id=37481613. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
- ^ "Aussie bids to help Italy beat Ireland". Racing and Sports. 14 February 2009. http://www.racingandsports.com.au/sports/rsnewsart.asp?NID=144895. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
- ^ a b "Cool hand Luke out to do Italian job". Fox Sports. 8 November 2008. http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,24606525-23217,00.html. Retrieved 8 February 2009.
- ^ a b Smith, Wayne (6 November 2008). "Brisbane's Italian connection". The Australian. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24608241-5015651,00.html. Retrieved 8 February 2009.
- ^ "Aussie McLean makes debut for Italy". Fox Sports. 19 June 2008. http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,23889245-23217,00.html. Retrieved 8 February 2009.
- ^ "South Africa 26–0 Italy". BBC Sport. 21 June 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/7464828.stm. Retrieved 8 February 2009.
- ^ a b "England 36–11 Italy". BBC Sport. 7 February 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/7873600.stm. Retrieved 8 February 2009.
- ^ "Ireland maintain their unbeaten start to Six Nations". Times Online. 15 February 2009. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/rugby_union/article5740251.ece. Retrieved 16 February 2009.
- ^ "Five-Try Ireland Hit Top Spot After Passing Italian Test". IrishRugby.ie. 15 February 2009. http://www.irishrugby.ie/10735_16087.php. Retrieved 16 February 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "Scotland 26 Italy 6: Simple for Simon as Hadden's men get off the mark". Daily Mail. 1 March 2009. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-1158026/Scotland-26-Italy-6-Simple-Simon-Haddens-men-mark.html. Retrieved 4 March 2009.
- ^ Drabble, Joe (28 February 2009). "Spoon looms for Azzurri". Sky Sports. http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_2993903,00.html. Retrieved 4 March 2009.
- ^ Cain, Nick (15 March 2009). "Wales endure red-face day". Times Online. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/rugby_union/article5907512.ece. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
- ^ Davies, Sean (14 March 2009). "Italy 15–20 Wales". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/7941510.stm. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
- ^ Standley, James (21 March 2009). "Italy 8–50 France". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/7946038.stm. Retrieved 28 March 2009.
- ^ http://www.voxy.co.nz/sport/all-blacks-disappoint-stuttering-win/5/17123
[edit] External links
- Luke McLean player profile at rugbycalvisano.it (Italian)
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