Harlequins add 135kg of Argentinean beef to their ranks

Argentina tight-head Pedro Delgado has been announced as Harlequins’ latest signing, 24 hours after it was confirmed his Pumas teammate, Boris Wenger, is coming to the Twickenham Stoop.

Delgado, who turns 28 on September 1st, learnt his craft at Old Lions Rugby Club in 2015, spending eight seasons there before moving to Super Rugby Americas outfit, Dogos XV, in 2023.

Last week, Delgado started for Los Pumas in their Rugby Championship 2025 opener against New Zealand in Córdoba, and once again, he has been named in the starting XV for this weekend’s rematch with the All Blacks, which will be his sixth Test appearance.

He joins a growing band of Argentine players at Harlequins, with Rodrigo Isgró already there and Guido Petti signed for next season, along with loose-head prop Wenger.

Delgado will link up with his new teammates following the conclusion of the Rugby Championship.

“I’m really proud to join Harlequins. This is a new chapter in my career, and I’m looking forward to challenging myself in a new rugby environment in England,” said Delgado.

“The club has a rich history and big ambitions, and I want to give everything I can to help achieve them. I can’t wait to get to work with my new teammates and play in front of the supporters.”

Quins have been looking for a quality tight-head ever since Will Collier went to France, and head coach Danny Wilson is delighted to have got his man.

“Pedro is a very exciting signing, adding to the arrival of his Club and international teammate, Boris,” Wilson said.

“Pedro has gained international experience in the last couple of seasons, which is invaluable, and tight-head is a specialist position that we need to build depth and competition in.

“He’s at a great stage of his career and a powerful operator at the set-piece and around the park. We’re looking forward to welcoming Pedro into the Quins family and seeing how he performs in the Quarters this season.”