Josh Sole (born 15 February 1980) is a retired New Zealand born rugby union player, currently playing for Heartbeat Tigers Rugby Union in Dubai. He played internationally for the Italian national team, making his debut in 2005 against Argentina.[1] Sole played two games at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.[2] His usual position was number 8.

Josh Sole
Birth nameJoshua Sole
Date of birth (1980-02-15) 15 February 1980 (age 44)
Place of birthHamilton, New Zealand
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight17 st 4 lb (110 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number Eight
Current team Heartbeat Tigers Dubai
Youth career
2004–05 Waikato
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–10 Viadana 75 (80)
2010–12 Aironi 42 (10)
2012–13 Zebre 22 (0)
Correct as of 9 October 2014
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004−05 Waikato 6 (5)
2013–15 Bay of Plenty 11 (5)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005−11 Italy 47 (20)
Correct as of 20 November 2011

References

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  1. ^ Bills, Peter (11 February 2007). "Verdict on Italy: Sole shines as Italian forwards earn their spurs". The Independent. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  2. ^ Wood, Jesse (17 April 2020). "Rugby: Waikato overseas international XV from professional era". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
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