Rolando Martin

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name = Rolando Martin


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Rolando Martin (born September 23, 1968 in Maryland, United States) is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He was a part of the Pumas' famous back row of the modern era. [http://www.rwc2003.irb.com/EN/RWC+History/great+back+rows.htm] His career includes three Rugby World Cups and 76 Tests for the national side. He retired from international rugby after the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Martin played his first international match for Argentina on May 28, 1994 in Long Beach against the USA. Argentina won the game 20 points to 18. He played his last international match on October 26, 2003 in Adelaide in the 16 to 15 defeat to Ireland. Martin played a total of 86 games for Argentina, scoring 95 points.

Martin represented Argentina at three Rugby World Cups, in 1995, 1999 and 2003.

During his time with San Isidro Club in Argentina, he won in 4 URBA championships: 1993, 1994, 1997 and 1999.

External links

*es icon [http://www.la16.com.ar/reportajes/entrevista_martin.htm La16 profile]
* [http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/s961372.htm Puma Rolando Martin to retire after World Cup]
* [http://www.rwc2003.irb.com/EN/RWC+History/great+back+rows.htm The great back row combinations]