The big leap of Augusto Bohme and Domingo Saavedra: they will participate in the American MLR with NOLA Gold

Chile’s performance at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France made a strong impression on the sport. Thanks to what has been demonstrated, several Cóndors players have found new clubs in which they can improve their abilities. .

In them are found Augusto Bohme and Domingo Saavedra who signed for Major League Rugby’s NOLA Gold the largest league and premier professional rugby competition in North America.

“We are delighted to announce the signing of Domingo Saavedra for the 2024 season! With an impressive track record: He played in all 4 World Cup matches for Chile, ranked in the top 10 in forced turnovers and averaged a remarkable 9.5 tackles per game. “, was the announcement made by the New Orleans team.

His compatriot also added praise. “NOLA Gold Rugby raises its level of play with the acquisition of Augusto Bohme! Distinguished at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Bohme boasts an impressive tackle rate of 89%. We welcome the 14x Chilean International Gold! “.

Of course, these are not the only Chilean player recruits in the MLR. Before, Santiago Videla was announced as a Miami Sharks player who participates in the same North American competition.

It is also worth highlighting the jump he made Rodrigo Fernández who won the Best Try of the Year 2022 award, signing for Petraca Padova of Italy’s top tier, Serie A Elite.

Another of the Condors who flew to the north of the continent was Captain Martin Sigren by joining one of the most important casts in the competition .

“And we close a busy month of October with news that fills us with pride!… Our captain, Martín Sigren, emigrates to the New England Free Jacks to break into American rugby »Chile Rugby highlighted itself on its social networks.

The Chilean winger, who until the global event played for the Doncaster Knights, the promotion team of the Premier League, took on a new challenge in the United States.

The New England Free Jacks, a team based in Weymouth, Massachusetts, are one of the most prominent fifteens in the Eastern Conference of Major League Rugby, being the last champion of the MLR.

“He has shown great leadership for his country, which we appreciate here at Free Jacks. He is a very physical and hardworking player who contributes enormously on both sides of the match, as well as with his aerial presence on the touchline. . We look forward to bringing him to Quincy and I’m sure the Free Jack faithful will identify with his spunky traits,” said head coach Scott Mathie.