Today we meet Toto, vice-captain of the club, carrying a rich and long rugby journey!

Present yourself

Federico « Toto » Inciarte
Age: Experienced haha (37)
Position: where there’s a spot in the backline (10-15-9)

What you do off pitch?

I work for Aztec Group Financial Services.

When and why did you join RCL?

I moved to Luxembourg in July 2021 with my wife due to professional reasons; and immediately looked for a Rugby Club. Contacted James Kent and Tony Whiteman and joined straightaway. Great decision.

How would you describe the atmosphere in the group?

It’s brilliant. We are one big group. We work hard and have great fun together. For me, rugby has always been an excuse to meet new people, enjoy myself, and keep growing as an individual — and I have all of that at RCL today.

On top of that, our game keeps improving, and we’re starting to truly enjoy competing in a tournament demanding as Bundesliga 1.

Do you have a funny story or good memory you experienced in the club?

So many great memories: unforgettable tours, countless bus trips, third halves, and plenty of ridiculous post-match dress-ups. As always, most of the best moments happened off the pitch — and being able to share all of this with my family is something I truly enjoy as well.

How did your rugby journey start?

I started playing rugby very early in life — around the age of six — back in Uruguay. I went to an Irish school throughout my childhood, which probably explains why, in a football-mad country, I ended up playing rugby instead. My family was into it too.

I also started my professional life quite early, at 18, and left the country soon after. Rugby followed me along the way, and I played for a while in Switzerland and France as well. I’ve always loved the game, but if I’m honest, it was mostly an excuse for the social side. I never trained as much as I should have… something I slightly regret nowadays.

Do you have a pre-game routine?

I don’t really have a big ritual. I never tape up or use straps, so I get ready pretty quickly and take the time to listen to some music, enjoy the changing room atmosphere, and have some good MATE 🧉 — can’t go without it!

If you could be any Rugby Player, who would you be? Why?

I always admired Dan Carter and Jonny Wilkinson. But I think I would be myself again haha— not because of my quality as a player, but because I genuinely love what rugby is for me: a hobby. I love sharing it with my friends and my family, and I’m not sure I’d trade what I have for life as a professional rugby player. I feel incredibly lucky, and I’m grateful for that every single day.

What’s your best memory about rugby?

I’m not sure I can pick just one moment — there have been so many. But whenever I try to think about a highlight, it’s never a victory, a championship, winning kick, or a drop goal that comes to mind. It’s always a hug with a mate, a beer with the boys, or a beautiful reunion with my family right after the match. Faces, hugs, and toasts — those are the memories I carry with me; luckily I have a lot of those.

Tell us more about you: Your favorite meal, your favorite song, the place you would go on a trip and the celebrity you would take for a date

Favorite meal: “Uruguayan Asado” bbq, my favorite song “Mi Pais” (Ruben Rada), Trip back home to “Punta Del Este”
For a date? I have two very young kids, so I haven’t been on one in quite a while haha. My wife definitely deserves one, there’s no time for celebrities.

What is your hidden talent?

For a guy who’s 1.70m and 70kg, I can carry a ridiculous amount of travel bags, baby cots, strollers, I’m basically a mule.

How do you see the future at RCL?

The future of RCL is bright. We’re building a great community, with lots of kids playing in the academy, Ladies, Veterans, Touch, and two full senior teams. The leadership is very engaged, Antoine (Alric), Gulia (Iannucci), and the board doing great job— and there are some others dedicated “silent workers” behind the scenes. Today, RCL is the place where I would want to bring my own kids.

What would be your advice for a future RCL player?

My message to any kid in the academy would be: make RCL your second home. Own it, protect it, and value it. this is ours. It’s an amazing place to grow as a player and as a person, but above all, to have a lot of fun.

Thank you Toto for the time and answers :). Come support him on February 21st vs OXBRIDGE RFC!

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