Juan Ignacio Brex (; born 26 May 1992) is an Italian-Argentine professional rugby union player who primarily plays centre for Benetton of the United Rugby Championship. He has also represented Italy at international level, having made his test debut against Scotland during the 2023 Six Nations Championship. Brex has previously played for clubs such as San Cirano, Pampas XV, and Viadana in the past.

Professional career

Born in Argentina, Brex is of Italian descent through his father and holds dual citizenship. After playing for Argentina until 2015, in 2019 Brex was named in the Italy Sevens squad for the Qualifying Tournament for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Ignacio Brex

In January 2021, he was named in Italy squad. On 22nd August 2023, he was named in the Italy's 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Ignacio Brex

References

External links

Juan Ignacio Brex at Benetton Rugby

1992 births

Living people

Rugby union players from Buenos Aires

Italian rugby union players

Italy international rugby union players

Argentine rugby union players

Italian people of Argentine descent

Argentine sportspeople of Italian descent

Benetton Rugby players

Pampas XV players

Rugby Viadana players

Rugby union centres

2023 Rugby World Cup players

Ignacio Brex