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Francisco Puertas

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Francisco Puertas Soto (born 18 September 1963)[1] is a Spanish rugby union footballer. He played at fullback or flyhalf.

BornFrancisco José Puertas Soto
(1963-11-18) 18 November 1963 (age 62)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight14 st 4 lb (91 kg)
Position(s) Fullback, Fly-half
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Francisco Puertas
BornFrancisco José Puertas Soto
(1963-11-18) 18 November 1963 (age 62)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight14 st 4 lb (91 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, Fly-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1981-1984 Ordizia RE
1984-1991 Real Canoe N.C.
1991-1996 Aviron Bayonnais
1996-2004 Saint-Jean-de-Luz
2004-2006 Ordizia RE
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1984-1999 Spain 93 (78)
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He was capped 93 times by Spain, from 1994 to 2001. Soto played for his country at the 1999 Rugby World Cup finals.

He was the most capped Spanish international rugby union player, ending his career after the 1999 Rugby World Cup. He coached Spain national rugby sevens team, Ordizia, Zarautz and Atlético San Sebastian.

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