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Rodrigo Capó Ortega has been named among the best 3 Locks in the Top 14 by Midi Olympique. The 37-year-old Castres player was listed together with Leone Nakarawa (Racing 92) and Nicolaas Van Rensburg (Montpellier) by the publication.
The Uruguayan recently signed a new contract with Castres to remain at the club until June 2019. It sees the veteran adding to his phenomenal career at the club which dates back to 2002.
This past season he captained Castres to the French championship title. In doing so he wrote history becoming the first Uruguayan to lift the Bouclier de Brennu. On a personal level it was his second Top 14 title with the club.
Earlier in the year Capó Ortega played in Uruguay’s series win over Canada which saw Los Teros qualifying for RWC 2019. He picked up his 41st test cap in the home win which sealed Uruguay’s place in the Japan hosted RWC.
Capó Ortega turns 38 in December. He will do so while playing his 17th season for Castres. He has amassed more than 380 appearances across all competitions for the club. He may well pass the mark of 400 matches this coming season.
