| Position(s) |
Wing |
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| Height |
1.73m |
| Weight |
84kg |
| Date of Birth |
6.9.75 |
| Place of Birth |
Barcelona |
| Debut for Sharks |
London Irish 2005 |
| Previous clubs |
Rotherham Titans, Northampton Saints |
| Representative honours |
Spain, Barbarians |
| Nickname |
Chico |
| Family |
Married to Karin |
| Children |
Daughter Astrid |
| Biog |
One of the few Spaniards playing top-class pro rugby, Oriol joined the Sharks early in 2005 after a previous spell in the English top-flight with Northampton and made his debut for Sale in the Premiership game against London Irish.
Part of the Spanish Sevens side that famously beat England at the 2001 World Cup, the man given the nickname ‘Raspberry’ (Raspberry ‘Ripol’) by Sale fans has gone on to become a valuable squad member, particularly during international windows.
Happy either on the wing or at full-back, although the former is his primary position, Oriol increased his try tally season-on-season in his first three seasons at Sale, but had to be content with just two scores from 12 appearances last season.
Blessed with great pace but also strong defensively for a man of his size, the Catalan flier generates a great buzz when he picks up the ball and is another kicking option. |
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| Favourites |
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| - Meal |
My Dad's paella |
| - Drink |
Coke |
| - Ground |
Twickenham |
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| - Newspaper |
Avui |
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| QWhat activities do you enjoy in your spare time? |
A Surf & chill
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| QWhat are your best rugby moments? |
A Beating England in 2001 Sevens World Cup
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| QWho are you most respected opponents? |
A All
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| QWhere is the most interesting place you have visited? |
A Brazil
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| QWhere would you most like to visit? |
A Tahiti
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| QHave you any match day superstitions or routines? |
A None
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| QWhat job would you have if you hadn't become a professional rugby player? |
A Pro surfer
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