Reinaldo Piussi

Reinaldo Piussi (born 18 May 1999) is an Uruguayan rugby union player, currently playing for the Miami Sharks in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is prop.^[1]

Reinaldo Piussi

Full name	Reinaldo Piussi Mendoza
Date of birth	(1999-05-18) 18 May 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth	Montevideo, Uruguay
Height	190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	129 kg (284 lb; 20 st 4 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop Current team Miami Sharks Youth career 2019–2020 Oyonnax Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023 Peñarol 5 (0) 2024– Miami Sharks 8 (5) Correct as of 17 March 2024 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2018–2020 Uruguay U20 2022– Uruguay 6 (0) Correct as of 17 March 2024

Early career

Piussi is from Montevideo and plays his club rugby for Carrasco Polo Club. His performances for Uruguay's U20 side, earned him a move to Oyonnax to join their academy.^[2][3]

Professional career

Piussi was named in the Peñarol squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Americas season, making two appearances.^[4] He signed for the Miami Sharks ahead of the 2024 Major League Rugby season.^[5]

Piussi made his debut for Uruguay in 2022 against Tonga.^[6] He was named in the Uruguay squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, making two appearances at the tournament.^[7]