Benjamín Elizalde

Benjamin Elizalde is an Argentine rugby union player who plays for Bristol Bears at fullback or wing.

Early life

From Salta before moving to Buenos Aires he trained as a youngster with Tigres Rugby Club and Asociación Deportiva Francesa.

Club career

Elizalde played for Pampas XV in the Super Rugby Americas, and started at full-back for Los Pampas in the Super Rugby Americas Final in 2024.
Elizalde joined Premiership Rugby side Bristol Bears in July 2024.

International career

Elizalde has played rugby sevens for Argentina national rugby sevens team and was part of the winning Pumas team at the 2022 South American Games.
Elizalde played for Argentina U20 at the 2024 U20 Rugby World Cup and at the 2024 U20 Rugby Championship.
He made his debut for the senior Argentina national rugby union team starting at full-back against England on 5 July 2025.