Prem clubs show interest in Rubiolo

ON THE BLINDSIDE

Young Argentinean back row Pedro Rubiolo is attracting interest from Premiership clubs who are keen on signing him after the World Cup next year.

The 19-year-old, below, who has played in the Rugby Championship, plays his club rugby for Jaguares XV in the Super Liga Americana de Rugby, where he has put in some eye-catching performances.

Rubiolo started his career with CRAR de Rafaela (Santafesina) before being picked up by Jaguares XV and has continued to progress for Los Pumas under Michael Cheika‘s leadership.