Gonzalo Tiesi

Who is Gonzalo Tiesi?

Gonzalo Tiesi is a rugby union player from Argentina who plays for the London Welsh since January 2013. Tiesi has also played for the London Irish and Stade Français, and as for 31 December 2012 won 32 full caps for his national team, Los Pumas. His usual position is at centre.

Tiesi formerly played for the San Isidro Club, north of Buenos Aires. Prior to signing with Harlequins he played for London Irish. He has also represented Argentina Sevens at the IRB Sevens event in Los Angeles. He also played for Buenos Aires Rugby Union in 2005 and previously represented Argentina at both under-21 and under-19 level.

At the end of 2011-12 season he left France for getting back to San Isidro Club of Argentina; in January 2013 Tiesi was signed by the London Welsh. On 6 November 2013, he signed for Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership.