Santiago Videla
Chile international rugby union player
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Santiago Videla Cambiaso (born 16 January 1998) is a Chilean professional rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for Super Rugby Americas club Selknam and the Chile national team.[1]
| Full name | Santiago Videla Cambiaso | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 16 January 1998 Santiago, Chile | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb; 11 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
Videla developed his ability at grassroots level, representing the Old Boys club in Chile, before joining his first professional side. His first opportunity came when he joined the recently established Selknam club and was a member of the team's initial squad that competed in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby competition.[2]
Videla made his debut and was selected at fly-half against Peñarol during the 2020 season.[3] He then became a part of Selknam's greatest historic achievement, qualifying for the 2022 final. Despite being a key member of the squad during the season, Videla was not selected to play.[4]
International career
In November 2017, Videla received his first cap for Chile in a match against Kenya. Chile won convincingly, 23–3, showcasing Videla's abilities and potential at world level. This marked the start of Videla's international rugby union career. His debut was particularly noteworthy as it coincided with five other players making their test debuts.[5]
One of the most memorable moments in Videla's international career occurred in July 2022 when he played a pivotal role in Chile's qualification for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. In a closely contested match against the United States, he slotted a crucial penalty goal in the 75th minute, sealing a 31–29 victory in Glendale, Colorado. This historic win secured Chile's spot in the Rugby World Cup.[6]
The pinnacle of Videla's international journey came with his selection to play on the right wing in Chile's first Rugby World Cup match against Japan.[7]
Career statistics
List of international tries
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 |
25 November 2017 | Sparda-Bank-Hessen-Stadion, Offenbach am Main, Germany |  Germany |
10–32 |
Won | Friendly |
2 |
19 May 2018 | Old Grangonian Club, Chicureo, Chile |  Paraguay |
97–0 |
Won | 2018 South American Six Nations |
3 | ||||||
4 | ||||||
5 |
11 May 2019 | Old Grangonian Club, Chicureo, Chile |  Uruguay XV |
32–39 |
Lost | 2019 South American Six Nations |
6 | ||||||
7 |
9 October 2021 | Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander, Valparaíso, Chile |  Canada |
33–24 |
Won | 2023 Rugby World Cup qualification |
- As of match played 9 October 2021[8]