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The Argentinian international third line of Exeter, Santiago Grondona, has signed up as a medical joker for three months with Pau, the Section announced on Tuesday evening. Grondona, 24, able to also evolve in the 2nd line, has 10 selections with the Pumas. He is due to take part in his first practice on Wednesday with his new teammates.
«Given the many injuries we suffered in the 3rd and 2nd line positions, we made the decision to recruit a medical joker for the next 3 months, explained Bearn manager Sébastien Piqueronies. A player with an international profile like Santiago will be a real added value in our fierce fight to maintain“. Pau, 12th in the Top 14, travels to Toulouse on Saturday for the 19th day.