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Juan Ignacio Brex is closing in on his test debut. It will be for Italy not Argentina. The 28-year-old has been included in Italy’s training roster for the Six Nations.
Brex departed Argentina for Italy in 2015. He did so after having played for Los Pumitas, Los Pumas 7’s and the Argentina XV. With places at the Jaguares hard to come by, a professional call came from Viadana. In 2017 he completed the rise to the Pro 14, joining Benetton.
Having played Sevens for Argentina and also for the Argentina XV, Brex was attached to Argentina. However, in 2019 Brex competed for Italy Sevens in an Olympic Qualifying tournament. In doing so, his attachment to Argentina was removed, making him free to represent Italy whom he qualifies for via residency and ancestry.
