Bath have added Argentine tight-head Marcos Camerlinckx, bolstering the scrum with a South American front-rower.
Bath have made a move up front, signing Argentine tight-head prop Marcos Camerlinckx to bolster their pack.
Tight-head is one of the most demanding jobs in rugby. The man wearing number three anchors the scrum's right side and absorbs enormous pressure at every set piece. A reliable tight-head can swing field position, win penalties and set the tone for a forward pack, so quality depth in the position is gold for any club chasing silverware.
Argentina has a proud history of producing hard, technically sharp front-rowers. The country's scrummaging tradition is respected around the world, and Camerlinckx comes from that school. Bath will hope he brings the same edge to the West Country.
For a club competing on multiple fronts, adding competition in the front row is smart business. Squad depth at prop often decides a season, especially once injuries and international call-ups bite. Bath fans will be watching to see how quickly Camerlinckx settles in and whether he can push for a place in the match-day 23.
