Santiago Cordero will be out of action for Connacht for the foreseeable future due to a knee injury sustained this week.
Cordero suffered a knee injury during a training session with the club earlier this week, which is taking him out of play.
The Argentinian international will see a specialist over the coming days to the determine the appropriate rehabilitation plan.
Head Coach Pete Wilkins said that this was disappointing news for everyone, adding that Santiago has made a great impression with everyone during his first few days at the Sportsground.
“In that short period he has fully embraced his new life in the province and has already been taken with the warmth of the welcome he has received.”
“His injury is a cruel blow for him personally and we’ll do everything as a club to support him and his young family in the weeks and months ahead, while he undergoes his rehab.”
“I’m sure the news will also be disappointing for the supporters, but Santi is a resilient character who will be determined to come back even better and stronger.”
Connacht announced the signing of the full back/winger back in March, bringing him on in a two year deal.
The Argentinian moved to the west from Bordeaux Begles, where he scored 29 tries in 67 appearances for the club across four seasons.
Prior to his move to France, Cordero spent two seasons with the Exeter Chiefs, where he scored 10 tries in 33 appearances.
While there, he also took home the Gallagher Premiership Player of the Month award, and was nominated for the prestigious RPA Player of the Year award in 2019.
On the international scene, the 29-year old has made 45 appearances for Argentina. His performances at the 2015 Rugby World Cup earned him significant plaudits across the world, helping his native country to a 4th place finish in the tournament.
He beat 31 defenders, more than any other player in the tournament, and also came 2nd in clean breaks and 3rd in metres run.
