Argentina prop Bello signs new Newcastle deal
"It will be great having Eduardo on board for the new season," said Newcastle consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond."When he's fit, he's a starting tighthead for a tier-one nation, and he'll add to the competition we've got on that side of the scrum."
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