Team Profile: Uruguay

Tue, Jan 24, 2023, 9:31 PM
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by Sydney Sevens
Diego Ardao
Diego Ardao

Uruguay's men's side have emerged as one of the surprise packets of the World Series circuit.

After qualifying for the World Series for 2022-23, they stunned their competition at the Rugby Sevens World Cup to finish tenth, beating the likes of Canada and the USA.

They are looking to carry this form into Sydney in order to ensure their spot in the competition for years to come.

Here is everything you need to know about Uruguay ahead of the Sydney Sevens!

When they joined Sevens

2022-23

Highest overall finish

12th (1999-2000) 

Tournament wins

0

2021-22 World Series finish

N/A 

Recent tournament results 

Hong Kong: 13th

Dubai: 10th

Cape Town: 8th

Hamilton: 15th

Highest ever Sydney Sevens Tournament finish:

N/A

X Factor: Diego Ardao

Arado has stepped as a key leader for Uruguay as they compete with the best in the world.

The 27-year-old has eight tries on the World Series in 2022-23, including five at last week's Hamilton event.

The backrower has also played for Los Teros in the 15-a-side game and is also a medical doctor.

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