Oleg Ishchenko (born January 22, 1994) is a French

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footballer, who currently plays for

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in the

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. His usual position is at

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Biography

Oleg Ishchenko begins the rugby on the 2nd year of the middle school, in UNSS to the middle school of

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, then integrates the school of rugby of the club of l'AS Chalampé. In 2010, during the tournament of

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of January, he is classified in the national top 100. A few days later, he carries the jersey of the French team in junior category, on occasion of the tournament interpoles of

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. In September, 2012, it is called to enter the division of France. He plays then under the shirt of the

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, in this way competing for the World Rugby Under 20 Championship which he finishes in the 5th place.

Personal life

Ishchenko is of Belarusian descent.

References

External links

Oleg Ishchenko
on ''itsrugby.co.uk''.

on ''espn.co.uk''. {{DEFAULTSORT:Ischenko, Oleg Montpellier Hérault Rugby players French rugby union players French people of Belarusian descent Rugby union props Rugby Club Vannes players 1994 births Living people