Rugby Parabiago signs Dutch international Odin Ruijgrok

Rugby Parabiago, a newly promoted club, has signed Dutch prop Odin Ruijgrok to bolster its squad for the Serie A Elite season. This move follows the club's previous acquisition of Czech player Adam Koblic, signaling a strategic recruitment approach focused on emerging rugby nations.

Ruijgrok, born in 2002, stands 182 cm tall and weighs 123 kg. He brings international experience to the club, having earned 14 caps for the Netherlands national team. His career includes a notable appearance against the Italy Emergenti in 2022 and a recent stint in Australia playing for the UWA Rugby Club in Perth.

The club highlights Ruijgrok's strengths in scrum dominance, ball carrying to break the gain line, and strong defensive tackling. This recruitment strategy aims to find high-potential talent from non-traditional rugby markets to manage budget constraints while seeking significant player development.