Rolando Abel Martín (born September 23, 1968, in

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) is an Argentine former

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footballer and a current coach. He was a part of the Pumas' famous back row of the modern era. His career includes three

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s and 76 Tests for the national side. He retired from international rugby after the

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. Martín played his first international match for Argentina on May 28, 1994, in

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against the USA. Argentina won the game 20–18. He played his last international match on October 26, 2003, in Adelaide in the 16–15 defeat to Ireland. Martin played a total of 86 games for Argentina, scoring 95 points. Martin represented Argentina at three

s, in

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and

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. During his time with San Isidro Club in Argentina, he won in 4 URBA championships: 1993, 1994, 1997 and 1999. He is currently the head coach of San Isidro Club.

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1968 births Rugby union players from Maryland Argentine rugby union players Living people Rugby union flankers Argentina international rugby union players San Isidro Club rugby union players Argentine rugby union coaches Argentine expatriate rugby union players in England 21st-century Argentine sportsmen Richmond F.C. players 1995 Rugby World Cup players 1999 Rugby World Cup players 2003 Rugby World Cup players 20th-century Argentine sportsmen {{argentina-rugbyunion-bio-stub