Selknam is a professional
rugby union team based in
Santiago, Chile
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. The team was founded in 2019 to compete in
Súper Liga Americana de Rugby
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.
Stadium
Selknam's home stadium has not been formally announced yet but it is expected they will play at the home of the
Chile national team
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;
Estadio Santiago Bueras. with the squad training at
CAR Feruchi Rugby as of mid-January On 2 March 2020 it was confirmed that Selknam will play the opening game of the 2020 season at the
Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos.
" Selknam to play host to Ceibos at Chile’s National Stadium"
Current squad
The Selknam squad for the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby season is:
References
External links
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{{Súper Liga Americana de Rugby
Chilean rugby union teams
Sport in Santiago
Rugby clubs established in 2019
2019 establishments in Chile