Juan Martin Hernandez of the Argentine rugby team Los Pumas attends a news conference at Enghien-les-Bains Auditorium October 12, 2007. REUTERS/Juan Medina
(Reuters) - Juan Martin Hernandez, a leading member of Argentina’s World Cup team, has become the highest profile player to join the Argentine franchise that will make its Super Rugby debut next year.
Hernandez, nicknamed El Mago (the magician) at the height of his powers as a fullback with Stade Francais and flyhalf with the Pumas, signed a two-year contract with the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) on Thursday.
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