LONDON--Newcastle announced on Monday the signing of Argentina international prop Juan Pablo Orlandi from English Premiership rivals Bath.
Orlandi, 31, joined Bath from French club Racing Metro in February 2013, having spent four seasons in Paris after signing from Italian club Rovigo.
He has won 15 caps for Argentina and will link up with international colleagues Gonzalo Tiesi and Juan Pablo Socino at Kingston Park.
"We're delighted to be able to bring a player of Juan Pablo's calibre into the club," said Newcastle rugby director Dean Richards.
"Over recent months we've seen a number of front-row players unavailable for selection due to injury and international duties, and to be able to add Juan Pablo to our options in that area provides us with greater depth on either side of the scrum.
"Juan Pablo is a strong guy who has already proven he can make an impact at the highest level, and we look forward to integrating him into our side over the coming weeks."
Orlandi, however, has not played for his country since the November internationals in 2013, when he came off the bench in a 31-12 defeat to England at Twickenham.
AFP
