Argentinian side Jaguares lined up to join expanded PRO14

The competition is set to become the PRO16

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 07: Gonzalo Bertranou of the Jaguares during the Super Rugby match between Cell C Sharks and Jaguares at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

THE GUINNESS PRO14 could soon have a South American element after the Argentinian Rugby Union (UAR) made initial overtures for the Jaguares to be added to the cross-border competition.

Rugby in the southern hemisphere was turned on its head by the global pandemic and the defection of the South African franchises from Super Rugby to Europe.