Inaki Basauri (born 1 October 1984) is a Mexico-born former American rugby union player who played most of his career in the Pro D2.
| Date of birth | 1 October 1984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Monterrey, Mexico | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Professional rugby union player | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
editEarly career
editBasauri first started playing rugby when he was 15 and was invited to a practice by his friend. Inaki graduated from Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland in 2002. Throughout high school, he played rugby sevens with the Maryland Exiles in the summer and varsity football in the fall.[1] He played for the U-19 National Team at age 16 and vice-captained the USA U-19 Tour to France for the World Championships. After the France U-19 World Championships, he was recruited by Massy to play for their U-21 Team.
Professional career
editAt 23, he played professionally for SU Agen in France and was the youngest starter of the team. He also played in Italy for the L'Aquila Rugby club in the Super 10 competition. Having previously played in France with CA Lannemezan, SU Agen and CA Perigueux. Basauri returned with Tarbes in the Pro D2 where he made 47 appearances over three years. In July 2015 Basauri signed a contract with Stade Nantais of the Fédérale 2.[2] Basauri was also a member of the USA 2007 Rugby World Cup and 2011 Rugby World Cup squads.[3][4]
Coaching career
editFollowing his playing career Basauri coached Nantes, Le Rheu, and Le XV de L’Erdre in France, and also served as the forwards and defense coach for Denmark.[5] He received his coaching diploma from the French Rugby Federation (FFR).[5]
References
edit- ^ "Former Eagle Basauri Runs Sessions In Maryland". Goff Rugby Report. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Inaki Basauri Changing Clubs". TIAR. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ "Rugby: USA squad a real United Nations". NZ Herald. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "USA submit their RWC 30". Planet Rugby. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Former Eagle Basauri Running Clinics In Maryland". Goff Rugby Report. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
External links
edit- Profile of Inaki Basauri at the Wayback Machine (archived 2009-09-01)
- Inaki Basauri at ESPNscrum