Leicester Tigers announced the signing of Argentina international second-rower Tomás Lavanini ahead of the 2019/20 season.

First capped by the Pumas in 2013, he quickly became a key member of the Argentina pack and signed for Tigers with almost a half-century of Test appearances.

At 6ft 7in and weighing more than 19 stones, and with a reputation as a tough-tackling, physical presence in the forward pack, he gained his first experience of European rugby with a season at Racing 92 in France and joined Tigers from the Jaguares, making 19 appearances in his first season.

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Twitter: @tomaslavanini | Instagram: @lavaninitomas