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September 29, 2008

Another Puma for Glasgow?

Posted by Editor on September 29, 2008 12:22 PM | 4 comments | Print | E-mail author

José María Núñez Piossek is set to join Glasgow
Reports from Argentina claim that José María Núñez Piossek is set to sign for Glasgow Warriors.

There has been no confirmation of the deal from Glasgow but media reports in Argentina claim the move for the international winger will be tied up when visa arrangements are completed.

"I am going to play for a season in Scotland. We agreed for nine months with an option for a year more", José María Núñez Piossek told the newspaper La Gaceta.

He added: "The level of play is good, the league is very professional and I am very pleased with this opportunity."

If the move goes through José María will team up with fellow-Puma Bernie Stortoni.

He has played in England with Bristol and in France with Castres Olympique and Bayonne. He has been playing for Huirapuca in Argentina and was in the Pumas squad that faced Scotland during the summer.

A prolific try-scorer, José María represented Argentina in the 2003 Rughy World Cup but missed out on the 2007 competition - a knee injury forcing his late withdrawal from the Pumas squad.

Comments
Posted by warrior_dave on September 29, 2008 01:29 PM | Reply to this comment

Can he play centre?? I thought we were looking for someone to cover for the loss of Daryl? Or are they going to move Hefin inside and have someone similar to Max.

Posted by Gordon on September 29, 2008 02:29 PM | Reply to this comment

I think Glasgow were after another outside back, even before the Gibson move was confirmed. Núñez Piossek is quick and he's a good finisher - he might be the wrong side of 30 but the same could have been said about Bernie Stortoni and he has been a great find. Maybe this guy will have a similar impact?

Posted by AJ Patterson on September 29, 2008 04:00 PM | Reply to this comment

Just as long as he doesn't sign for Embra!

If he's anywhere near as good as Bernie he'll be a good addition.

Posted by lineens weegie army on September 29, 2008 05:20 PM | Reply to this comment

I just hope he settles in faster than Lineens last forgein winger!

any word on a replacment for Gibson BTW? (although ATM any replacement is just going to warm the subs bench ;) )

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