Claudio Bincaz

Bincaz in 1927 with the San Isidro rugby union team.

Claudio Bincaz (10 May 1897 – 8 November 1980) was an Argentine sportsman who competed in sailing, association football and rugby union for the Club Atlético San Isidro during the decade of 1920.[1][2]

Bincaz was part of the San Isidro rugby team[3] that achieved a record of 13 consecutive championships between and 1917 and 1930.[4]

During his career he also represented the Argentina national team.[5][6]

The Argentina rugby team was close to participate in the 1924 Summer Olympics. The Argentine Rugby Union decided that the roster would be elected by popular vote. Bincaz was the 2nd most voted played but the team finally could not travel to Paris due to financial problems.[7]

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