Nicolás Roger: the Santiago who can be a pioneer in Los Pumas

ByDavid Mitchell

The call of Felipe Contepomi with 32 players that will make up The Pumas squad For the meeting with the British & Irish Lions in DublinI could leave a historical aspect, especially for the Santiago. I lived the best of rugby in Disney+.

The name is the name of Nicolás Rogerwho this year served in Tarucas, in what was the first year of the franchise based in Tucumán, and that will contribute three players in total to Los Pumas, among the 11 chosen of the Super Rugby Americas.

The opening could become the fifth Santiago to debut in Los Pumas. The previous four? Juan Manuel Leguizamón, Facundo Isa, Tomás Lezana and Bautista Pedemonte. The particularity is that all of them They work as the third line. Therefore, Roger could become the first back of his province to play in the Argentine team.

At 25 and after several years in the Super Rugby Americas, the opening that was champion with Peñarol in 2022, will have his great chance with the major selected.

Nicolás Roger Farias profile

  • Origin Club: Santiago Lawn Tennis

  • Current Club: Tarucas

  • Previous teams: Los Pumitas, Cafeteros Pro, Peñarol, Cus Torino (Italy), Selknam.

  • Age 24 years (date of birth: 11/10/2000)

  • Height 1.77 meters

  • Weight 80 kilos

  • In the current edition of the Super Rugby Americas, he was second in the scorers table, behind Juan Bautista Baronio de Dogos XV:

  • 112 points in total, product of:

  • 1 try

  • 19 penalties

  • 25 Conversions

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

As a passionate sports journalist with over a decade of experience, I strive to uncover the heart and soul behind every game. Supported by a dedicated team of fellow enthusiasts and storytellers, I am committed to delivering insightful and engaging content that connects fans worldwide. Together, we celebrate the victories, challenges, and unifying spirit of sports through every article we craft.