Carlos Ignacio Fernández Lobbe (born 20 November 1974 in Buenos Aires) is a retired Argentine rugby union player. He last played with English side, Bath Rugby in the Aviva Premiership. He has also represented Argentina on numerous occasions, including at the 1999, 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups.

He previously played for Sale Sharks, Castres, Bordeaux and the Liceo Naval club, moving to Northampton Saints for the 2008–09 season, where he made his debut against Worcester Warriors. In the 2005–2006 season, Lobbe started the final as Sale Sharks won their first ever Premiership title.

Carlos Ignacio Fernández Lobbe

He was also an exceptionable leader, captaining Northampton Saints throughout the 2008/2009 season due to injury to the then club captain, Bruce Reihana.

Carlos Ignacio Fernández Lobbe

In September 2010, it was announced that Fernández Lobbe would come out of retirement to join Bath Rugby as injury cover for the remainder of the 2010/11 season.

Carlos Ignacio Fernández Lobbe

His nickname is Nacho for his second name (Ignacio) and "El Queson" (Big cheese). He has a daughter.

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External links

Carlos Ignacio Fernández Lobbe at official Argentine Rugby Union site

Carlos Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe on salesharks.com

Carlos Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe on rwc2003.irb.com

Carlos Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe on ercrugby.com

1974 births

Rugby union players from Buenos Aires

Argentine rugby union players

Northampton Saints players

Sale Sharks players

Living people

Rugby union locks

Argentina international rugby union players

Argentina international rugby sevens players

CA Bordeaux-Bègles Gironde players

1999 Rugby World Cup players

2003 Rugby World Cup players

2007 Rugby World Cup players