Benetton Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of the Italian-Argentine fly-half Nicolas Roger Fariaswho will join the group immediately. Roger Farias has signed a contract that binds him to the Lions until June 30, 2026with an option for the following two sports seasons.
Nicolas Roger Farias perfectly embodies the profile of the modern fly-half: talent, personality and a natural predisposition to lead the game. Born on 11 January 2000 in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, but in possession of an Italian passport, Farias represents a figure of great interest in the international rugby scene, capable of combining South American creativity and European tactical discipline.
Having grown up as a rugby player in one of the most competitive academies in South America, Farias soon stood out on an international level with the Pumitas shirt, participating in the 2019 Under 20 World Cup. A key step in his career, which also opened the doors to sevens rugby with the Pumas 7s, an ideal environment for honing quick thinking, individual technique and the ability to read spaces. Between 2024 and 2025 came his consecration at senior level, with three caps in three official test matches with the senior Argentine national team, the Pumas, in which he collected 15 points, the result of a try and five conversions. At club level, his journey has been equally formative. After his experience with Peñarol An important step to compete with a more European rugby. After returning to South America, he wore the Selknam shirt in the 2023-2024 season, before continuing his journey in the SLAR with the Tarucas XV in 2025.
On the pitch, Farias is a fly-half of 177 cm and 82 kg, with excellent basic technique and above-average vision of the game. His main quality is the ability to make quick and correct decisions, clearly choosing when to manage possession and when to accelerate. He loves attacking the defensive line, carrying the ball with courage to create numerical superiority and space for his teammates. To complete his profile, a high level foot game: precise and effective both in open play and from the pitch.
“I am very happy and grateful for the opportunity to join Benetton Rugby. It is a great club with a solid sporting project. I can’t wait to meet my new teammates and start working together with them. I arrive very motivated, ready to work hard, continue to grow and give my best to contribute to the team both on and off the pitch” says the new signing Roger Farias.
The President’s comment Antonio Pavanello: “The inclusion of Roger Farias in the squad responds to a specific need of ours: we needed a profile ready immediately to take the place left vacant after Albornoz’s departure. Nicolas is a player who was part of the Pumas selection last summer and who has already had the opportunity to take the field at international level, an experience that represents an important added value for our group. We are convinced that he will be able to integrate quickly into our mechanisms, carving out his own space and providing a significant contribution to the team”.
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