Argentina prop Lucio Sordoni on his way to Top 14 as a medical joker

Racing 92 have announced the signing of Argentina tighthead Lucio Sordoni as a medical joker with the new Top 14 season set to get underway next week.

The 26-year-old will provide cover for France international Demba Bamba, who has undergone surgery on his knee.

Sordoni has spent the last two seasons with United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Warriors having originally joined the club on a short-term deal in 2022.

Despite missing this weekend's match with Australia in La Plata for personal reasons, the eight-cap Puma has been part of Argentina's Rugby Championship campaign, starting in round two against the All Blacks.

Racing will get their Top 14 season underway next week against away to Castres.

Racing's statement read (translated on Google): "Lucio Sordoni joins Racing 92 as Demba Bamba's medical joker.

"Born in Rosario, Argentina, Lucio Sordoni began his career in 2017 with Atlético del Rosario. After three seasons in Argentina, including one with the Jaguares franchise in Super Rugby, Lucio joined the Australian franchise Melbourne Rebels. In 2022, he joined the Glasgow Warriors as a medical joker, then extended his contract for two more seasons.

"Lucio has represented the Pumas three times and was part of the squad selected for the World Cup in Japan in 2019.

"At the end of August 2024, Lucio joined Racing 92 as a medical joker, following the injury of international pillar Demba Bamba."