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Manuel Ardao

Manuel Ardao
Uruguay
Uruguay
Manuel Ardao

Nationality

Uruguay

Age

28

Position

Back Row

Height

177cm

Weight

98kg

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Manuel Ardao Stats

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Manuel Ardao Stats

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Key Stats

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Manuel Ardao Performance Analysis

Rugby World Cup 2023

Manuel Ardao featured in 4 matches during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, representing Uruguay. Results included 1 win and 3 losses.

Manuel Ardao represented Uruguay at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where Uruguay were eliminated at the Pool stage.

Manuel Ardao played 294 minutes across the Rugby World Cup 2023. In attack he made 71m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 34 tackles at a rate of 8.5 per game.

In the Rugby World Cup 2023, Manuel Ardao completed 22 passes at an accuracy of 85%, contributing 0 try assists and making 39 touches.

World Rugby Nations Cup 2026

Manuel Ardao has featured in 3 matches during the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup to date, representing Uruguay, with 0 wins and 3 losses.

Uruguay are currently 5th in the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup table, having played 4 of their 4 matches.

Manuel Ardao has played 309 minutes across the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup so far. In attack he has made 82m with ball in hand, beating 4 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 53 tackles at a rate of 17.67 per game.

In the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026, Manuel Ardao has ranked in the top 5% of Flanker's for passing, completing 19 passes at an accuracy of 86%, with 0 try assists and 34 touches.

His tackle completion rate of 90% was among the highest of any Flanker's in the World Rugby Nations Cup.

  • He ranked in the top 5% of Flanker for passes completed in the World Rugby Nations Cup.
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