Paul Carozza (born 14 April 1966,

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)is a retired former international rugby player for Australia. Carozza career lasted from 1990 to 1993 in which he played in the position of winger. He was injured for the 1991 World Cup but returned in time for the one off test against

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in 1992, scoring twice in the 26–3 win. He also toured

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in the same year.

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prop Richard Loe smashed his forearm into Carozza's nose, breaking it, after he had scored against

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in the 19–17 win. He won 15 caps in his career before his final appearance on July 17, 1993 where Australia lost against New Zealand. He is currently the head coach of the QAS Reds Rugby Academy.

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*http://www.sporting-heroes.net/rugby-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=465 1966 births Living people Australian rugby union players Australia international rugby union players People educated at Brisbane State High School Rugby union wings Rugby union players from Brisbane {{Australia-rugbyunion-bio-stub