Francisco Isaac
@franciscoisaac.bsky.social
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Freelancer writer for @fairplaypt @rugby_europe @rubberchicken @rugbyworld @rugbypass @svns
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Freelancer writer for @fairplaypt @rugby_europe @rubberchicken @rugbyworld @rugbypass @svns
Youtube Channel: http://shorturl.at/ejn67
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/kotLS
Substack: https://rugbygloval.substack.com/
It wasn't meant to be, but what a performance from 🇧🇪
Samoa heads off to their 10th Men's RWC, a massive achievement considering they were close to missing out this time around
Check out my RugbyPass match report
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Samoa heads off to their 10th Men's RWC, a massive achievement considering they were close to missing out this time around
Check out my RugbyPass match report
www.rugbypass.com/news/samoa-s...
Samoa survive huge scare from Belgium to qualify for RWC 2027
After a tremendous battle in Dubai, Samoa have made it through to Rugby World Cup 2027.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
It wasn't meant to be, but what a performance from 🇧🇪
Samoa heads off to their 10th Men's RWC, a massive achievement considering they were close to missing out this time around
Check out my RugbyPass match report
www.rugbypass.com/news/samoa-s...
Samoa heads off to their 10th Men's RWC, a massive achievement considering they were close to missing out this time around
Check out my RugbyPass match report
www.rugbypass.com/news/samoa-s...
The 1st round of the Men's U18/U20 Rugby Europe Championship has come to a close with a few surprises popping up
The biggest? U18 Czechia pulling a 29-26 against Portugal!
🇬🇪 and 🇪🇸 seem unbeatable right now, but much can still happen
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/u18-cha...
The biggest? U18 Czechia pulling a 29-26 against Portugal!
🇬🇪 and 🇪🇸 seem unbeatable right now, but much can still happen
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/u18-cha...
U18 Championship 2025 - QF Review
The U18s Men’s Rugby Europe Championship is in full flight
www.rugbyeurope.eu
November 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The 1st round of the Men's U18/U20 Rugby Europe Championship has come to a close with a few surprises popping up
The biggest? U18 Czechia pulling a 29-26 against Portugal!
🇬🇪 and 🇪🇸 seem unbeatable right now, but much can still happen
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/u18-cha...
The biggest? U18 Czechia pulling a 29-26 against Portugal!
🇬🇪 and 🇪🇸 seem unbeatable right now, but much can still happen
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/u18-cha...
Charles Ollivon, le 10ème merveille du monde moderne 🇫🇷
He is back and made sure to remind everyone why he is still one of the best
My France ratings for RugbyPass 🔢
www.rugbypass.com/news/france-...
He is back and made sure to remind everyone why he is still one of the best
My France ratings for RugbyPass 🔢
www.rugbypass.com/news/france-...
France player ratings vs Fiji | Quilter Nations Series 2025
France player ratings: France are back to winning ways, as Fabien Galthié’s side managed to put down a spirited Fiji team that looked...
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November 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Charles Ollivon, le 10ème merveille du monde moderne 🇫🇷
He is back and made sure to remind everyone why he is still one of the best
My France ratings for RugbyPass 🔢
www.rugbypass.com/news/france-...
He is back and made sure to remind everyone why he is still one of the best
My France ratings for RugbyPass 🔢
www.rugbypass.com/news/france-...
Wonky is the best word that I can come up with for the All Blacks game today ⚫️
Sititi was dearly missed, BB started well and then suddenly dipped as most of his teammates
What I am 100% sure of is that D-Mac deserves to start next week
My player ratings 🔢
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Sititi was dearly missed, BB started well and then suddenly dipped as most of his teammates
What I am 100% sure of is that D-Mac deserves to start next week
My player ratings 🔢
www.rugbypass.com/news/all-bla...
All Blacks player ratings vs England | Quilter Nations Series 2025
All Blacks player ratings: England stunned the All Blacks 33–19 in a charged Twickenham, overturning a half-time deficit with a ruthless...
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November 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Wonky is the best word that I can come up with for the All Blacks game today ⚫️
Sititi was dearly missed, BB started well and then suddenly dipped as most of his teammates
What I am 100% sure of is that D-Mac deserves to start next week
My player ratings 🔢
www.rugbypass.com/news/all-bla...
Sititi was dearly missed, BB started well and then suddenly dipped as most of his teammates
What I am 100% sure of is that D-Mac deserves to start next week
My player ratings 🔢
www.rugbypass.com/news/all-bla...
A thrilling 2nd round ends and it will be either Samoa or Belgium to qualify for the 2027 RWC 🏆
The Diables Noirs had to overcome a sensational Brazil, while Samoa showed why they are the top contenders to land the spot
Read my round report on RugbyPass
www.rugbypass.com/news/world-r...
The Diables Noirs had to overcome a sensational Brazil, while Samoa showed why they are the top contenders to land the spot
Read my round report on RugbyPass
www.rugbypass.com/news/world-r...
Perennial Rugby World Cup underdogs miss 2027, Belgium survive ugly red card
Samoa and Belgium will clash next week for a place at the Rugby World Cup after both sides saw off Namibia and Brazil in the second...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A thrilling 2nd round ends and it will be either Samoa or Belgium to qualify for the 2027 RWC 🏆
The Diables Noirs had to overcome a sensational Brazil, while Samoa showed why they are the top contenders to land the spot
Read my round report on RugbyPass
www.rugbypass.com/news/world-r...
The Diables Noirs had to overcome a sensational Brazil, while Samoa showed why they are the top contenders to land the spot
Read my round report on RugbyPass
www.rugbypass.com/news/world-r...
2nd entry in Charles-Henri Berguet blog is up and running!
His views regarding Saturday's game and what can we expect for 🇧🇪 to improve for their next clash
Read alll about it on Rugby Europe
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-bel...
His views regarding Saturday's game and what can we expect for 🇧🇪 to improve for their next clash
Read alll about it on Rugby Europe
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-bel...
November 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM
2nd entry in Charles-Henri Berguet blog is up and running!
His views regarding Saturday's game and what can we expect for 🇧🇪 to improve for their next clash
Read alll about it on Rugby Europe
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-bel...
His views regarding Saturday's game and what can we expect for 🇧🇪 to improve for their next clash
Read alll about it on Rugby Europe
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-bel...
Can Hong Kong China become something more and ascend to a position of power within Asia Rugby? 💮
Find out what the union has in store for the future and what we can expect from them
Another one for RugbyPass 🏉
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Find out what the union has in store for the future and what we can expect from them
Another one for RugbyPass 🏉
www.rugbypass.com/plus/forgott...
'Forgotten' Hong Kong China can become 'a world force'
Having booked their ticket to a men's Rugby World Cup for the first time, the ambitious Asian nation has serious plans for the future.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Can Hong Kong China become something more and ascend to a position of power within Asia Rugby? 💮
Find out what the union has in store for the future and what we can expect from them
Another one for RugbyPass 🏉
www.rugbypass.com/plus/forgott...
Find out what the union has in store for the future and what we can expect from them
Another one for RugbyPass 🏉
www.rugbypass.com/plus/forgott...
While the Eagles came out short, I did enjoy how they countered Georgia in the 1st half
But, by far, the team that impressed me the most was Romania
After a dantesc July, they bounced back and played well against Canada
My report about yesterday's match-ups⬇️
www.rugbypass.com/news/georgia...
But, by far, the team that impressed me the most was Romania
After a dantesc July, they bounced back and played well against Canada
My report about yesterday's match-ups⬇️
www.rugbypass.com/news/georgia...
Georgia survive scare from Rugby World Cup hosts
While Spain faced Ireland A and Hong Kong China met the Brumbies; Romania, Canada, USA, Georgia, Portugal and Uruguay squared off...
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November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
While the Eagles came out short, I did enjoy how they countered Georgia in the 1st half
But, by far, the team that impressed me the most was Romania
After a dantesc July, they bounced back and played well against Canada
My report about yesterday's match-ups⬇️
www.rugbypass.com/news/georgia...
But, by far, the team that impressed me the most was Romania
After a dantesc July, they bounced back and played well against Canada
My report about yesterday's match-ups⬇️
www.rugbypass.com/news/georgia...
Whilst acknowledging that the Boks are by far one of the best teams of the past 40 years, it is almost unexplainable that France's final 20 minutes 🔵⚪🔴
Ramos was immense, and so was Jelonch, Ntamack and Penaud 🇫🇷
P.S.: Aldrritt was massively missed...
www.rugbypass.com/news/france-...
Ramos was immense, and so was Jelonch, Ntamack and Penaud 🇫🇷
P.S.: Aldrritt was massively missed...
www.rugbypass.com/news/france-...
France player ratings vs South Africa | Quilter Nations Series 2025
France player ratings: Although France held a 14–13 lead after a strong first half, Les Bleus ended up on the receiving end of a 14-man...
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November 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Whilst acknowledging that the Boks are by far one of the best teams of the past 40 years, it is almost unexplainable that France's final 20 minutes 🔵⚪🔴
Ramos was immense, and so was Jelonch, Ntamack and Penaud 🇫🇷
P.S.: Aldrritt was massively missed...
www.rugbypass.com/news/france-...
Ramos was immense, and so was Jelonch, Ntamack and Penaud 🇫🇷
P.S.: Aldrritt was massively missed...
www.rugbypass.com/news/france-...
I don't know but this Belgium team seems hellbent in creating history... 😈
First round of the Rugby World Cup Final Qualification Tournament has wrapped up and here's my report about it
www.rugbypass.com/news/colossa...
First round of the Rugby World Cup Final Qualification Tournament has wrapped up and here's my report about it
www.rugbypass.com/news/colossa...
Colossal shock in final Rugby World Cup qualifier as RWC regulars stunned
In the opening weekend of the Final Qualification Tournament for Rugby World Cup 2027, Belgium stunned fans as the Diables Noirs brushed...
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November 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I don't know but this Belgium team seems hellbent in creating history... 😈
First round of the Rugby World Cup Final Qualification Tournament has wrapped up and here's my report about it
www.rugbypass.com/news/colossa...
First round of the Rugby World Cup Final Qualification Tournament has wrapped up and here's my report about it
www.rugbypass.com/news/colossa...
Wallace Sititi really looks like someone who could be the next big All Blacks 6 since Kaino... 💪
Very enjoyable game with the Land of the Silver Cloud surviving a spetacular Scottish effort
My player ratings for RugbyPass 🔢
www.rugbypass.com/news/all-bla...
Very enjoyable game with the Land of the Silver Cloud surviving a spetacular Scottish effort
My player ratings for RugbyPass 🔢
www.rugbypass.com/news/all-bla...
All Blacks player ratings vs Scotland | Quilter Nations Series 2025
All Blacks player ratings: The All Blacks survived what looked to be one of Scotland’s most astonishing wins in a long time...
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November 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Wallace Sititi really looks like someone who could be the next big All Blacks 6 since Kaino... 💪
Very enjoyable game with the Land of the Silver Cloud surviving a spetacular Scottish effort
My player ratings for RugbyPass 🔢
www.rugbypass.com/news/all-bla...
Very enjoyable game with the Land of the Silver Cloud surviving a spetacular Scottish effort
My player ratings for RugbyPass 🔢
www.rugbypass.com/news/all-bla...
Spain's team for tomorrow's clash vs Ireland ⚔️
Insanely good team with Pau's Jon Zabala, Toulouse's Lucien Richardi, RC Massy Gonzalo López Bontempo, and a few others
Going to be a brutal game for both teams... can Spain deliver a big result?
Insanely good team with Pau's Jon Zabala, Toulouse's Lucien Richardi, RC Massy Gonzalo López Bontempo, and a few others
Going to be a brutal game for both teams... can Spain deliver a big result?
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Spain's team for tomorrow's clash vs Ireland ⚔️
Insanely good team with Pau's Jon Zabala, Toulouse's Lucien Richardi, RC Massy Gonzalo López Bontempo, and a few others
Going to be a brutal game for both teams... can Spain deliver a big result?
Insanely good team with Pau's Jon Zabala, Toulouse's Lucien Richardi, RC Massy Gonzalo López Bontempo, and a few others
Going to be a brutal game for both teams... can Spain deliver a big result?
Ready for the Rugby World Cup Final Qualification Tournament?🏆
For the next 2 weeks, Charles-Henri Berguet will share his thoughts once a week with the Rugby Europe community
From expectations to challenges, the Rugby Club Vannes will share everything ⚫🟡🔴
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-bel...
For the next 2 weeks, Charles-Henri Berguet will share his thoughts once a week with the Rugby Europe community
From expectations to challenges, the Rugby Club Vannes will share everything ⚫🟡🔴
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-bel...
The Belgium Blog: Charles-Henri Berguet “Salut Dubai”
It’s Belgium’s and RC Vannes Charles-Henri Berguet speaking from this side! Ça va?
www.rugbyeurope.eu
November 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Ready for the Rugby World Cup Final Qualification Tournament?🏆
For the next 2 weeks, Charles-Henri Berguet will share his thoughts once a week with the Rugby Europe community
From expectations to challenges, the Rugby Club Vannes will share everything ⚫🟡🔴
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-bel...
For the next 2 weeks, Charles-Henri Berguet will share his thoughts once a week with the Rugby Europe community
From expectations to challenges, the Rugby Club Vannes will share everything ⚫🟡🔴
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-bel...
Marta, what else? 🟢🔴
The Colomiers star was class against Béziers-Hérault scoring a beaute of an interception try!
His best highlights from this past Pro D2 round
The Colomiers star was class against Béziers-Hérault scoring a beaute of an interception try!
His best highlights from this past Pro D2 round
November 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Marta, what else? 🟢🔴
The Colomiers star was class against Béziers-Hérault scoring a beaute of an interception try!
His best highlights from this past Pro D2 round
The Colomiers star was class against Béziers-Hérault scoring a beaute of an interception try!
His best highlights from this past Pro D2 round
Allow a Feinberg-Mngomezulu to go on the loose, and be prepared to get hurt in the end
The fireworks fly-half was massive for the Springboks, but de Jager, Kolisi, Marx and Arendse's efforts were also incredibly good
Find out the reasoning behind each rating ⬇️
www.rugbypass.com/news/springb...
The fireworks fly-half was massive for the Springboks, but de Jager, Kolisi, Marx and Arendse's efforts were also incredibly good
Find out the reasoning behind each rating ⬇️
www.rugbypass.com/news/springb...
Springboks player ratings vs Japan | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Springboks player ratings: There was no Miracle of Wembley as the Springboks cruised past Japan 61–7 in their opening game of...
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November 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Allow a Feinberg-Mngomezulu to go on the loose, and be prepared to get hurt in the end
The fireworks fly-half was massive for the Springboks, but de Jager, Kolisi, Marx and Arendse's efforts were also incredibly good
Find out the reasoning behind each rating ⬇️
www.rugbypass.com/news/springb...
The fireworks fly-half was massive for the Springboks, but de Jager, Kolisi, Marx and Arendse's efforts were also incredibly good
Find out the reasoning behind each rating ⬇️
www.rugbypass.com/news/springb...
He is back...
Raffaele Storti is officially back at scoring tries in the Pro D2
The FC Grenoble wing delivered the goods with a hat-trick and some cool passages of play 🔴🔵
Raffaele Storti is officially back at scoring tries in the Pro D2
The FC Grenoble wing delivered the goods with a hat-trick and some cool passages of play 🔴🔵
October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
He is back...
Raffaele Storti is officially back at scoring tries in the Pro D2
The FC Grenoble wing delivered the goods with a hat-trick and some cool passages of play 🔴🔵
Raffaele Storti is officially back at scoring tries in the Pro D2
The FC Grenoble wing delivered the goods with a hat-trick and some cool passages of play 🔴🔵
Ntamack shutting up everyone tonight...
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October 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Ntamack shutting up everyone tonight...
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Our preview of the Rugby World Cup Final Qualification Tournament 🏆
Two nations that have been part of the World Cup story since the 90s
Two nations that have yet to reach that stage
Who are you placing your hopes in?
www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-w...
Two nations that have been part of the World Cup story since the 90s
Two nations that have yet to reach that stage
Who are you placing your hopes in?
www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-w...
Rugby World Cup Repechage: What you need to know
Twenty-three nations have already booked their place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, leaving one final spot to be decided at the Final Qualification Tournament.
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October 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Our preview of the Rugby World Cup Final Qualification Tournament 🏆
Two nations that have been part of the World Cup story since the 90s
Two nations that have yet to reach that stage
Who are you placing your hopes in?
www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-w...
Two nations that have been part of the World Cup story since the 90s
Two nations that have yet to reach that stage
Who are you placing your hopes in?
www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-w...
I know, I know —the Pro D2, Top14, URC, Premiership, Super Cup are in full flight —but have you considered watching the Men's Rugby Europe Trophy? 🏆
It starts tomorrow, and we've put together a preview of what you can expect
Please read it in here⬇️
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-ret...
It starts tomorrow, and we've put together a preview of what you can expect
Please read it in here⬇️
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-ret...
The return of the Men’s Rugby Europe Trophy
Welcome back to another season of the Men’s Rugby Europe Trophy madness! The second division of the men’s Rugby Europe competitions kicks off this next Saturday when Lithuania hosts Poland for the ope...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I know, I know —the Pro D2, Top14, URC, Premiership, Super Cup are in full flight —but have you considered watching the Men's Rugby Europe Trophy? 🏆
It starts tomorrow, and we've put together a preview of what you can expect
Please read it in here⬇️
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-ret...
It starts tomorrow, and we've put together a preview of what you can expect
Please read it in here⬇️
www.rugbyeurope.eu/news/the-ret...
With the help of Martyn Thomas, Pat Mccarry and @joeharvey34.bsky.social we went through every World Cup nation to find out each staff's current status
Some big gigs are ready for the taking 👨🏫
www.rugbypass.com/news/2025-wo...
Some big gigs are ready for the taking 👨🏫
www.rugbypass.com/news/2025-wo...
2025 Women's Rugby World Cup: Which coaches are staying or going?
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup was a monumental event that has forever changed the direction of the sport. But like any other sports tournament it ultimately ended with winners and losers.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
With the help of Martyn Thomas, Pat Mccarry and @joeharvey34.bsky.social we went through every World Cup nation to find out each staff's current status
Some big gigs are ready for the taking 👨🏫
www.rugbypass.com/news/2025-wo...
Some big gigs are ready for the taking 👨🏫
www.rugbypass.com/news/2025-wo...
New club for Santiago Videla and he is staying in the MLR
My exclusive report for RugbyPass!
www.rugbypass.com/news/chilean...
My exclusive report for RugbyPass!
www.rugbypass.com/news/chilean...
Chilean hero overlooks PREM as he chooses his next career step
Chilean utility back Santiago Videla will be a member of the Chicago Hounds pack for the next season, as he is close to penning a contract...
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October 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
New club for Santiago Videla and he is staying in the MLR
My exclusive report for RugbyPass!
www.rugbypass.com/news/chilean...
My exclusive report for RugbyPass!
www.rugbypass.com/news/chilean...
The kid is really doing his thing in France...
Two tries, three clean breaks and speed to give and sell!
What a signing from Provence!
Bienvenue Manuel Vareiro 🔴🟢
Two tries, three clean breaks and speed to give and sell!
What a signing from Provence!
Bienvenue Manuel Vareiro 🔴🟢
October 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The kid is really doing his thing in France...
Two tries, three clean breaks and speed to give and sell!
What a signing from Provence!
Bienvenue Manuel Vareiro 🔴🟢
Two tries, three clean breaks and speed to give and sell!
What a signing from Provence!
Bienvenue Manuel Vareiro 🔴🟢
I don't know what will be Paraguay's future in the WR repechage, but I am certain that this is the middle of a brilliant story
After a 39-19 win, they went to Brazil to show who's boss!
Vamos, Paraguay
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After a 39-19 win, they went to Brazil to show who's boss!
Vamos, Paraguay
www.rugbypass.com/news/punches...
Punches thrown and red card shown as Paraguay book RWC repechage spot
Under heavy rain and slippery conditions, Paraguay booked their place in the World Rugby repechage tournament this November...
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October 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I don't know what will be Paraguay's future in the WR repechage, but I am certain that this is the middle of a brilliant story
After a 39-19 win, they went to Brazil to show who's boss!
Vamos, Paraguay
www.rugbypass.com/news/punches...
After a 39-19 win, they went to Brazil to show who's boss!
Vamos, Paraguay
www.rugbypass.com/news/punches...
Master and Commander of the Pro D2 soul, Samuel Marques ⛵️
He is off to a spectacular season start in what might be his final year as a pro player
Incroyable, monsieur
He is off to a spectacular season start in what might be his final year as a pro player
Incroyable, monsieur
October 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Master and Commander of the Pro D2 soul, Samuel Marques ⛵️
He is off to a spectacular season start in what might be his final year as a pro player
Incroyable, monsieur
He is off to a spectacular season start in what might be his final year as a pro player
Incroyable, monsieur
'Lo máximo pateador' de los Cóndores, Santiago Videla: a Chilean hero. Do you know him? 👟
His story, ambitions, and hopes are shared in this interview for @RugbyPass
www.rugbypass.com/plus/santiag...
His story, ambitions, and hopes are shared in this interview for @RugbyPass
www.rugbypass.com/plus/santiag...
Santiago Videla: 'Players used to have no ambition, now it is a new age for Chile'
The Miami Shark has helped his country secure qualification to their first two Rugby World Cups, but things weren't always like this.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
'Lo máximo pateador' de los Cóndores, Santiago Videla: a Chilean hero. Do you know him? 👟
His story, ambitions, and hopes are shared in this interview for @RugbyPass
www.rugbypass.com/plus/santiag...
His story, ambitions, and hopes are shared in this interview for @RugbyPass
www.rugbypass.com/plus/santiag...