Miguel Portela

Miguel Portela de Morais (born 4 March 1974 in Lisbon) is a Portuguese former rugby union player. He played as a center, although he was also capable of nearly all positions, except prop and hooker. He was a leading member of the Grupo Desportivo Direito team. Professionally, he is a lawyer.

Miguel Portela
Date of birth (1974-03-04) March 4, 1974
Place of birthLisbon
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb; 13.4 st)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996-2010 Portugal 59 (28)

Miguel Portela had 56 caps, from 1996 to 2010, with 5 tries and a drop goal scored, in an aggregate of 28 points.

He was a member of the Portuguese squad present at the 2007 Rugby World Cup finals. He played in all four matches, without scoring.He had 4 children Jerónimo Portela Morais , Duarte Portela Morais, Benedita Portela Morais and Rosinha Portela Morais a mais linda


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