Newman champion: the day rugby did justice to Gonzalo Gutiérrez Taboada

Newman Last Saturday he crowned the title he sought so much. Before him SICwon 15-3 and lifted the crown for the first time in the URBA Top 12after years of frustrations in the decisive instances. I relived the game, on Disney+ Premium Plan.

But the members’ relief was not only for Bordó, but also for one of the players who best represented the club in recent decades: Gonzalo Gutiérrez Taboada. Loved and respected by his own and rivals, Cap of the URBA in 2022 and Knight of Rugby in 2025.

In a sport that is understood by the collective, Scooby It is a true reflection that talent and work must go hand in hand to achieve objectives and, fundamentally, the value of trying again and again.

Gutierrez Taboada He debuted in the Primera in 2007 and, now 38 years old, is part of that generation that marked the path for the youngest players, frequently reaching the fight for the throne both in the URBA and in the Nacional de Clubes.

One who had him at his side in the beginning (many times as a fullback) was Alfredo Cordoneanother historic opening for the Cardinal. “I had to spend a lot of time with him. He is an incredible person and an extraordinary player. A different player, one of those that there are few and in these games he showed it. He works a lot, he puts in a lot of effort, he has a lot of humility and he deserves everything that is happening and much more.”said the Wolf.

Companion of a thousand battles, Agustín Gosio He retired last season and looked for his friend in the middle of the celebrations at CASI. The iconic tryman of Bordó highlighted the figure of Scooby, but also that of a tremendous worker like Marcelo Brandiwho has now hung up his boots. “It is a nice reward for them and all of us who worked hard to see this moment”marked the Canary.

For its part, Manuel Contepomi sumo: “When I coached him he played 15. I think you put Gonza as a pillar and he plays well. He is a different guy and what he has is such a systematic, professional guy that if he wants what his body gives him he will play. He gives a lot to Newman”.

And he rounded off: “Sometimes there are people who are more colorful, Gonza is admirable or Cello Brandi, for me it is another case. But that always happens, even in a World Cup or in the national team. Some are there for a long time, others sometimes the first year they are on the team they become champions. But I think this is the most beautiful thing, that at Newman we are understanding that the club is much more than just the names.”.