1. Mirco Bergamasco was born on 23 February 1983 and is an Italian rugby union and rugby league footballer.
15 Facts About Mirco Bergamasco
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Mirco Bergamasco played in the 2003,2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cups as well as the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
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In March 2016, Mirco Bergamasco signed with the Sacramento Express for the inaugural season of PRO Rugby.
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Mirco Bergamasco made his international debut against France in the 2002 Six Nations Championship, having previously appeared against an All-Star XV in a non-cap international.
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Mirco Bergamasco established himself as a regular in the Azzurri side under coach John Kirwan.
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Mirco Bergamasco scored three tries in the 2003 Six Nations Championship.
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Mirco Bergamasco suffered a jaw injury during the 2003 Rugby World Cup and was forced to miss all but two of Italy's games.
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Mirco Bergamasco switched to inside centre from the back three and was considered one of the stars of the 2006 Six Nations Championship, scoring three tries in five matches.
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Mirco Bergamasco returned to the Italian side for the 2014 Six Nations Championship, but was not selected to play in any matches.
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In October 2016, Mirco Bergamasco was selected in Italy's 22-man squad for their 2017 Rugby League World Cup qualifying campaign.
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Mirco Bergamasco played at centre in two matches, kicking 7 goals for Italy against Serbia.
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In March 2017, Mirco Bergamasco joined the Saluzzo Roosters during their inaugural season in the French National Division 2 competition.
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In June 2017, Mirco Bergamasco represented Italy in their matches against Lebanon and Spain, kicking 13 goals against the latter.
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Mirco Bergamasco is the son of Arturo and the younger brother of Mauro Mirco Bergamasco, both Italian internationals.
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Mirco Bergamasco appeared on the cover and in the 2004 edition of Dieux du Stade, a calendar in which French rugby players pose nude.