Yacare XV
Yacare XV is a Paraguayan professional rugby union team based in Asunción. The team was founded in 2019 AS Olimpia Lions to compete in Súper Liga Americana de Rugby.[1] Olimpia Lions was an offshoot of the Club Olimpia sports club.
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| Full name | Yacare XV | |
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| Founded | 2019 as Olimpia Lions | |
| Location | Asunción, Paraguay | |
| Ground(s) | TBA | |
| Coach(es) | Ricardo Le Fort | |
| Captain(s) | TBA | |
| League(s) | Super Rugby Americas | |
| 2021 | 4th Playoffs Semi-finalist | |
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The team was re-branded ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Americas season as Yacare XV.[2]
Stadium
The Olímpia Lions play at the "Estadio Héroes de Curupayty" in Luque which has recently been renovated with a new playing surface in preparation for professional rugby.[3]
Current squad
The Yacare XV squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Americas season is:[4]
Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under WR eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality.
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- Senior 15s internationally capped players are listed in bold.
- * denotes players qualified to play for Paraguay on dual nationality or residency grounds.
References
- “ Club Olimpia Will Be Paraguay’s Team in Súper Liga Sudamericana”
- "Super Rugby Americas to launch without Pride of Jaguares". Americas Rugby News. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ” Paraguay’s Héroes de Curupayty to get upgraded Playing Surface”
- "SRA 2023 - Yacare". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
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