Marcus Moneta

Top 14 is favourite destination for Argentina’s Olympic star Marcos Moneta

MARCOS Moneta has attracted some interest from Premiership clubs following his exploits for Argentina at the Olympic Sevens tournament in Tokyo.
The 21-year-old was the star of the show helping Argentina claim a bronze medal after beating Great Britain 17-12 in the Japanese capital.
But the Buenos Aires-born full-back, who is an U20 international, will struggle to get a visa to work in the UK, which will scupper plans to sign him.
Moneta has not won any senior caps and would need two to quality for a work permit, so a move to France could be on the cards for him.
BY NEIL FISSLER

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