Diego Aguirre (rugby union) aggregate of 154 points. He played at the Rugby World Cup finals, in 1999 and 2003. He was the top scorer for his country, in 1999, with one conversion and four penalties, 19 points in aggregate. He was also the captain in 2003, scoring two penalties and two conversions, this time, 10 points. Diego Aguirre (rugby union) Diego Aguirre (born 23 September 1974 in Montevideo) is a Uruguayan rugby player. He's a fly half. He played for Carrasco Polo Club, in Uruguay, and for US Tours, in France, in 2004/2005. Aguirre is one of the best players from his country,
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