Benjamín Macome (born 10 January 1986) is an

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footballer. He plays as a flanker for the in

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. He plays for Tucumán Rugby in his homeland and the

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International career

Macome made his senior debut for

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in the 89-6 win over

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on 20 May 2009. He was named in the squad for the

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and made his championship debut as a 60th-minute substitute in his side's 17-22 defeat to on 24 August.

References

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