PABLO MATERA could be heading to the Premiership after playing in Super Rugby for the Crusaders next season.
Matera, 27, who had a spell with Leicester Tigers in 2013 as an injury replacement for Tom Croft, has two Premiership sides, Harlequins and London Irish, chasing him as well as Munster.
But the highly-rated flanker, who has been playing for Stade Francais, has agreed to move to the Crusaders, where he believes he can achieve his ambitions of winning a Super Rugby title.
Matera, who captained the Pumas to their first-ever win over the All Blacks last November before being stripped over historical tweets, has a six-month deal with the Crusaders.
And he has already been sounded out about a potential move to Japan's Top League, while Munster are keen on him after missing out on Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit.
Matera's deal with the Crusaders does include an option to extend through to 2023, but that hasn't stopped Premiership clubs enquiring about his plans.
Harlequins are looking for a big-name signing to join them at the end of next season and have thrown their hats in the ring.
Blindside understands that Declan Kidney's London Irish are also looking into bringing him to the capital, and at least one other club are being updated with developments.
