Facundo Isa is an Argentine rugby union player who primarily plays as a loose forward. He was born on 21 September 1993. Isa currently plays for Rugby Club Toulonnais in France and represents the Argentina national rugby union team.
Isa has represented Argentina at various levels. He was a member of the Argentina Under-20 side that competed in the 2012 and 2013 IRB Junior World Championships. He also played for the Argentina Jaguars side in 2014 and was part of the Pampas XV during their 2014 tour of Oceania.
Isa made his senior international debut for Argentina, known as Los Pumas, on 8 November 2014 in a match against Scotland in Edinburgh. He was also part of the national team that competed at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Isa gained attention with his strong performances during the 2013 Junior World Championship, showcasing his tackling ability and ball-carrying skills. He continued to impress at the club level with Toulon, earning his first cap in a pre-season friendly against Bordeaux-Begles in 2013. His performances led to his selection for the Argentina national team in the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Following his return to Argentina, Isa became a regular member of the national team. He represented the Jaguares, Argentina's Super Rugby team, in their inaugural season in 2016. In February 2017, he signed a deal with Toulon, a French club, and joined them after the Super Rugby season. Isa had six Champions Cup appearances as of the 2018/2019 season.
Isa's strong physical presence and skillset have made him a valuable asset to both club and country.
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023, Isa has been named in the squad for Argentina.
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Career
RC Toulon Blindside Flanker |
2013 - present | |
Jaguares Blindside Flanker |
2015 - 2017 | |
Lyon Blindside Flanker |
2017 - 2017 | |
Barbarians Blindside Flanker |
2017 - 2019 | |
Argentina Blindside Flanker |
2014 - 2024 |