- Nationality
Argentina- Position
- Fullback, Centre
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 200lbs
- Current Team
- Jackals
Argentinian centre Manuel ‘Manu’ Covella played in Major League Rugby during the 2024 season. He represented the Dallas Jackals during his debut season in North America.
Covella represented Los Pumitas at u19 level, as well as Los Pumas Sevens. Covella joined from the Club Gimnasia y Esgrima de Rosario (GER) in Argentina’s URBA Top 12 competition, with the Dallas Jackals announcing the signing on 17th October 2023 ahead of the 2024 MLR season.
Major League Rugby
| Season | Team | GP | GS | T | C | P | AC | DG | MG | Tackles | KS/KA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLR 2024 | Jackals | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | - | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 25 | 0 | 0 |