Harlequins have swooped to sign Argentina centre Gonzalo Tiesi from their Guinness Premiership rivals London Irish.
Agrentina centre swoops London Irish for the Stoop
Harlequins have swooped to sign Argentina centre Gonzalo Tiesi from their Guinness Premiership rivals London Irish.
The 22-year-old, who was a member of the Pumas World Cup squad, initially joined London Irish on trial in February 2006, but he went on to impress with a number of key displays.
However the 12 times capped Tiesi has been convinced to join up with Quins for next season.
Quins rugby director Dean Richards said: "Gonzalo is a genuine outside centre.
"He is a great footballer with a huge amount of pace and skill, and he is an extremely exciting player. I am delighted to have him on board."
Tiesi is relishing the chance of a fresh challenge.
He said: "I have very much enjoyed my time at London Irish, and feel that I have truly developed as a player. I think that it is time for the next step in my career, and I am excited about the move.
"Harlequins have offered me a real opportunity for a new and fresh challenge, and I am looking forward to working with Dean Richards and his team."
