Facundo Gigena

Facundo Gigena (born 15 September 1994) is an Argentine international rugby union player who plays in the prop position for Pau (Section Paloise). He previously played for London Irish in England's Premiership Rugby. He recently played for Leicester Tigers between 2018 and 2021 when he played 45 games.

International career

Gigena represented Argentina at both Under 18 and 19 level before being selected in the Under-20 sides which competed in the World Championships in 2013 and 2014.

Season Team Games Starts Sub Mins Tries Cons Pens Drops Points Yel Red 2016 5 0 5 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Total 5 0 5 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Leicester Tigers Gigena signed for Leicester Tigers on 19 January 2018. He made his debut against Cardiff Blues in the Anglo-Welsh Cup on 27 January 2018. He was released on 8 February 2021.

London Irish Following his departure from Leicester Tigers he signed for London Irish.