Leinster sign Puma Galarza until end of January

Leinster have signed Argentina international second-row Mariano Galarza from Universitario de La Plata (Buenos Aires) on a short-term deal.

Twenty-three years old Galarza stands at 6’8” (2.03m), weighs 112kg and joins the province having been called up for Argentina’s summer tests against Scotland as well as the 41-13 victory over France in Galarza’s hometown of Buenos Aires.

Leinster Manager Guy Easterby said: “Mariano has made a real impression for Argentina since his senior international debut and we are pleased to have secured his signature as cover until the end of January".

“Obviously both Leo (Cullen) and Kevin (McLaughlin) will each miss a significant part of the early half of the season so it is great that we have been able to cover them with a quality player.”