Tomás Lavanini facts for kids
Lavanini representing Argentina during the Rugby World Cup
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| Date of birth | 22 January 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 118 kg (260 lb; 18 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tomás Lavanini is a professional rugby union player from Argentina. He was born on January 22, 1993. He plays as a 'lock', which is a position in rugby. He currently plays for a club called Clermont in France and also for his country's national team, the Argentina national team.
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Tomás Lavanini's Club Journey
Tomás has played for several rugby clubs throughout his career. These clubs are like professional teams where players compete against other teams.
Playing for Leicester Tigers
On May 6, 2019, the Leicester Tigers club in England announced that Tomás would join them. He started playing for Leicester after the 2019 Rugby World Cup. His first game for Leicester was on November 2, 2019, against Gloucester. He played 38 games for Leicester over two seasons. During his time there, he scored two tries.
Other Clubs Tomás Played For
Before joining Leicester, Tomás played for a team called Jaguares in Argentina. This team was part of the Super Rugby competition. Before the Jaguares, he played for a French club named Racing Métro during the 2014–15 season.
In January 2021, it was confirmed that Tomás would move to another French club, Clermont Auvergne. He joined them for the 2021–22 season and is still playing there. In 2024, he also started playing for Lyon.
Tomás Lavanini's International Career
Tomás has also played for his country, Argentina, on the international stage.
Playing for Argentina's Junior Team
In 2013, Tomás represented the Argentina Under 20 team. He played in the 2013 IRB Junior World Championship, which is a big tournament for young rugby players.
Playing for the Senior Argentina Team (Los Pumas)
Tomás made his first appearance for the senior Los Pumas (Argentina's national team) in April 2013. This game was against Uruguay. Later that year, he was called to join the squad for the 2013 Rugby Championship. He played his first game in this championship on August 24, coming on as a substitute against South Africa.
Tomás was also a key player for Argentina in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. This is one of the biggest rugby tournaments in the world.
Understanding Penalties in Rugby
In rugby, players can receive cards for breaking rules. A yellow card means a player has to leave the field for a short time. A red card means a player is sent off for the rest of the game.
Tomás has received some cards during his international matches. In 2017, he received two yellow cards in a game against South Africa, which led to a red card. He also received a yellow card for a dangerous tackle against New Zealand. In the 2019 Rugby World Cup, he received a red card for a high tackle against England. This resulted in him being banned for four matches.
On November 21, 2021, in a game against Ireland, Tomás received another red card for a high tackle. He has received more yellow cards than any other player in Argentina's rugby history.
See also
In Spanish: Tomás Lavanini para niños
