Josh Sole (born 15 February 1980) is a retired
New Zealand
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born
rugby union
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player, currently playing for Heartbeat Tigers Rugby Union in
Dubai
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. He has been capped for the
Italian national team
The Italy national football team ( it, Nazionale di calcio dell'Italia) has represented Italy in international football since its first match in 1910. The national team is controlled by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the governing bo ...
, making his debut in 2005 against
Argentina
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. His usual position was
number 8.
References
External links
RBS 6 Nations profile*http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_1830.html
1980 births
New Zealand rugby union players
New Zealand people of Italian descent
New Zealand people of Scottish descent
Italian people of New Zealand descent
Italy international rugby union players
Zebre Parma players
Bay of Plenty rugby union players
Rugby Viadana players
Aironi players
Rugby union number eights
Rugby union locks
Rugby union players from Hamilton, New Zealand
Living people
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