Front-row duo make exciting moves...

After impressing so far in the 2021 FOSROC Super6 competition with Watsonians Rugby, props Steven Longwell and Matias Sonzogni Argiro have both moved on to take up exciting opportunities in professional rugby.

Since it began in 2019, the part-time professional Super6 tournament has a history of helping players progress to the next level and Steven and Matias are the latest beneficiaries.

Steven, who trained with Watsonians Rugby last summer before a stint with Old Glory DC in the MLR in America, scored tries against Boroughmuir Bears, Heriot’s and the Southern Knights in the first half of the Super6 season and is heading to Jersey Reds in the English Championship.

Matias, from Argentina, joined the club in the summer from Currie Chieftains and brought a great energy - and love of scrummaging - to the party. He is off to Rugby Club du Bassin D'Arcachon near Bordeaux who play in French Fédérale 1.

Watsonians Rugby Head Coach Fergus Pringle said: “Super6 is there to bridge the gap to the pro game and create opportunities for aspiring professional players.

“Stevie has done really well for us since joining from Old Glory DC. While he'll be a big loss for us for the rest of campaign, we felt it was the right thing to support this move to Jersey Reds for various reasons.

“Hopefully he goes and does really well down there and returns to Scotland an even better player in future.

“We wish Matias all the best with this opportunity of a full-time contract in France. He has worked hard and contributed really well to our campaign and he goes with our best wishes to make a success of this new opportunity.”

All at the club wish Steven and Matias all the best with these moves and hope to see them back at Myreside at some point in the future.

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