Director of rugby John Dobson is reportedly close to completing a deal for a seasoned Argentina international to help beef up the Stormers’ engine room next season.
According to News24, the Cape club is in advanced talks with veteran lock Tomás Lavanini as Dobson looks to replace the departing Salmaan Moerat and Ruben van Heerden.
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Lavanini, who is nearing 100 Test caps for Los Pumas, has built a reputation as an imposing tight forward who can provide power in the scrums, mauls and lineouts.
Currently with the Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific, the 33-year-old has played for the Jaguares, Racing 92, Clermont, Lyon and the Leicester Tigers.
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