José María Núñez Piossek (born 6 December 1976,éMaríaNúñ in Tucumán) is an Argentine former rugby union footballer. He represented the Argentina national team, including being a part of their 2003 Rugby World Cup squad. His usual position was on the wing.

He made his international debut for Argentina in May 2001 in a match against Uruguay. He played one other match that year; coming off the bench in a match against the All Blacks. In 2002, he played in four Tests including games against Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile and Australia.

José María Núñez Piossek

On 27 April 2003 Núñez Piossek scored 9 tries in a 144–0 victory over Paraguay.

José María Núñez Piossek

He played a number of Tests during the early part of 2003, and was then included in the Pumas' 2003 Rugby World Cup squad. he played in games against Australia, Romania and Ireland. He played four Tests in 2004, and in two the following season. He played in the 2006 June Tests against Wales and the All Blacks.

José María Núñez Piossek

Núñez Piossek is Argentina's all-time leading try scorer with 29 tries

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External links

lequipe profile

Glasgow profile

1976 births

Sportspeople from San Miguel de Tucumán

Argentine rugby union players

Bristol Bears players

Living people

Rugby union wings

Argentina international rugby union players

Argentina international rugby sevens players

Glasgow Warriors players

Argentine people of Hungarian descent

2003 Rugby World Cup players