Monday 17 November 2014 16:31, UK
Cardiff Blues have signed Argentina utility back Joaquin Tuculet until the end of the season.
Tuculet, 25, who can play centre, wing or full-back, joins compatriot Lucas Amorosino in the Welsh capital and will link up with the region following the completion of his current commitments with the Pumas.
He made his international debut in 2012 and appeared for the 19th time for his country in Friday's defeat of Italy in Genoa.
Tuculet is likely to feature again at full-back for the South Americans against France on Saturday evening, having worn the No 15 jersey against Scotland and the Azzurri.
The Argentine has played for Sale, Grenoble and Bordeaux Begles in a nomadic career and also featured for the Barbarians against Australia at Twickenham earlier this month.
He said: "I spoke with my international team-mate and friend Lucas (Amorosino) and he told me all about the passion of the supporters and the quality of the staff and the players and so I did not hesitate when making the decision to join the region.
"I'm looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and the coaching staff. I know I will be working with a very talented and ambitious group and so I am determined to have a strong season and I hope to show the Cardiff Blues supporters my best rugby."
Director of rugby Mark Hammett said: "Joaquin is a quality international player who will add to the squad we are building here at Cardiff Blues. We all look forward to his arrival in the coming weeks.
"Joaquin is strong under the high ball, has a strong left footed kicking game and is also very good at offloading in the tackle.
"His versatility gives us real options in the back line and with the recent injury to Rhys Patchell his signing also comes at the right time for us."
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