Pablo Matera. Photo: Getty ImagesBlock-busting back rower and Argentina captain Pablo Matera signed with the Crusaders for the 2022 Super Rugby season. Matera, who plays in the French Top 14 for Stade Francais, has signed a one-season contract for the Crusaders and will link up with them next season. Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson is excited to welcome Matera. The Crusaders would have had to account for Matera's controversial past when negotiating the deal.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 30, 2021 02:03 UTC