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Alfonso Escobar

b. 2000

Chilean sportsperson

Rugby union player
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About Alfonso Escobar

Born 2000. Alfonso Escobar is a Chilean rugby union player.

Alfonso Escobar (born 17 August 1997) is a Chilean rugby union player. He plays as a Flanker for Selknam in the Super Rugby Americas competition and at an international level for .He competed for Chile in the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Career Escobar played for Chile's Under-20 team in 2017. He has also represented Chile's national rugby sevens team.

He made his international debut for against in 2018. In 2020, he joined Selknam in the Super Rugby Americas competition.

Escobar was selected in Chile's squad to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. He scored in his sides 42–12 loss to in their opening game, it was Chile's first ever appearance in a World Cup. He was dropped to the bench for the game against .

Personal life His brother, Diego Escobar, plays Hooker for . Their father, Alfonso also represented Chile in test rugby.

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Important facts

Born
2000
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Rugby union player
Nationality
Chile

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alfonso Escobar?

Chilean sportsperson

When was Alfonso Escobar born?

Alfonso Escobar was born in 2000.

What is Alfonso Escobar's occupation?

Alfonso Escobar is a rugby union player.

What nationality is Alfonso Escobar?

Alfonso Escobar is Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfonso Escobar

· Wikidata: Q5666806

· DBpedia: Alfonso Escobar (rugby union, born 1997)

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