Jon Azkargorta


Jon Azkargorta Aretxabala is a Spanish former rugby union player. He played as centre or as fullback. He was nicknamed "Azkar".

Career

Azkargorta always played for Getxo Artea RT from his hometown. He formed part the only División de Honor title on the club's cabinet, in the 1992–93 season, and several Copa del Rey titles. In 1986 he was one of the members of the first Spain sevens team. He is the second player with most caps in the story of the Spain national team, only after Francisco Puertas. He was first capped against Argentina in Madrid, on 23 November 1982 and his last cap was against Wales national rugby union team on 21 May 1994, also played at Estadio Nacional Complutense.

Personal life

Azkargorta is a physical teacher at the University of the Basque Country.