Joaquín Paz (born 20 October 1993) is an

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international rugby union player who plays either as a

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or centre. He currently plays for Lyons Piacenza in Italy's Top12 having previously represented the in the international

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competition.

Club career

Early in his career, Paz turned out for Argentine sides

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and Córdoba Atletico and graduated to senior rugby with Argentine Super Rugby franchise, the Jaguares, in 2016. In their debut season in the competition, Paz made 5 substitute appearances. It was to prove to be his only year with the team and he was off to Italy to join Rugby Calvisano ahead of the 2016-17 European season.

International career

Paz has represented his country at all levels from Under-19 upwards, including one appearance for the Pumas Sevens side at the Gold Coast Sevens in Australia in 2013. He made his senior international debut against in 2013, marking the occasion with a try, and followed it up with 2 more appearances in 2015.

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