Born: June 6, 1985 in Moscow, Namibia
Position: First-five
Club: Krasny Yar
Height: 1.83m
Weight: 95kgs
Caps: 109
The 34-year-old No.10 is Russia’s most decorated player, after picking up silverware with several clubs during his career, including 11 Russian Championships and two European Rugby Continental Shields.
Yuri Kushnarev's experience will no doubt be invaluable, as the Bears try to navigate a difficult group and improve on their 2011 outing.
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