Glasgow capture Puma

Argentina star joins international colleague at Firhill

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Glasgow capture Puma

Piossek: Argentina's record try-scorer

He's a tough player looking for rugby and will bring a bit of balance to the squad because we need to manage the game time of our Scotland internationals

Glasgow Sean Lineen
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Glasgow have confirmed the signing of Argentina's record try-scorer Jose Maria Nunez Piossek.

The 31-year-old, who can play on the wing or at full-back, will join the Magners League outfit subject to getting a visa and completing a medical.

Piossek will join Pumas team-mate Bernardo Stortoni at Firhill, much to the delight of Glasgow head coach Sean Lineen.

"I'm delighted to have Jose on board. He's an experienced international and definitely knows where the tryline is," he said.

"He is a pretty important signing in terms of the experience he'll bring to the squad. He's also very good value for money.

Tough player

"He's a tough player looking for rugby and will bring a bit of balance to the squad because we need to manage the game time of our Scotland internationals.

"I'm also looking for Jose to be a big influence on our young Scottish players such as Chris Kinloch, Ruaridh Jackson and Peter Horne who is aligned to Glasgow from the National Academy."

Piossek has scored 30 tries in a seven-year Test career and has previously played for Bristol, as well as French trio Clermont Auvergne, Castres and Bayonne.

"I am going to Glasgow for a season with the option of staying a further year," he said.

"I am delighted to have the opportunity to play in the Magners League. It is very professional and the level of rugby is good."