One of the shining stars of the 2024 U20 Junior World Championship, Argentinian full-back Benjamin Elizalde joined Bristol Bears following a standout tournament in South Africa.

The versatile back, who can operate across the back three and in the midfield, is one of the brightest talents in Argentina and a key cog in the Los Pumas U20 side that finished fifth in the 2024 U20 Junior World Championship.

The 6ft 2in, 93kg playmaker joined from Deportiva Francesa and has also represented Argentina XV.