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Another Premiership match faces the axe with side set to forfeit after statement

Pablo Matera

  • Age: 28
  • Position: Back-row
  • Country: Argentina
  • Caps: 78

One and done. It’s been confirmed Argentina captain Matera won’t be back for a second year at the Crusaders in New Zealand, meaning he’s now a free agent. 

The hard-nosed Puma, who played for Leicester Tigers between 2013 and 2014, has joined with a second division Japanese team though their season doesn’t start until next year.

Pablo Matera of Argentina on the break slipping the tackle from Sam Underhill of England Rugby and then tackled by Alex Lozowski of England Rugby during the International Old Mutual Wealth Series match between England v Argentina on 11th November 2017 at Twickenham Stadium, London, England (Photo:Phil Mingo/PPAUK),

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