Highlanders sign Argentinian winger Martin Bogado

Highlanders have confirmed the signing of Argentinian winger Martin Bogado ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby season.

Bogado, who can also play for fullback played two games for Argentina XV against Portugal and Georgia and is currently part of French club Bayonne.

He will now follow the likes of Pablo Matera to Super Rugby with the Pumas skipper currently being part of Crusaders.

The 24-year-old has signed a two year contract and is expected to link with the squad early in the new year.

“I am extremely excited to be joining the Highlanders. To have the opportunity to play Super Rugby in New Zealand and to represent such a prestigious team is a dream for me.

"The move to New Zealand represents a fantastic challenge, and one I had to accept.

"New Zealand's rugby culture and the New Zealand culture in general is something I greatly admire and I'm sure that this experience will help me to grow on and off the field. I want to continue improving as a player and become the very best I can be.

"I have no doubt the Highlanders is the perfect place to achieve this.

I want to thank the coaching staff, club management and everyone at Highlanders for showing faith in me. I will be giving everything for the club, my new team-mates, and the fans.”