dᵻɹˈɛktɚɹ ʌv ɹˈʌɡbi stˈuːɚt lˈæŋkæstɚ sˈɛd æt ðə tˈaɪm: "pˈɑːbloʊ ɪz ɐ vˈæstli ɛkspˈiəɹɪənst ˌɪntɚnˈæʃənəl sˈɛkənd ɹˈoʊ hˌuː wɪl biː ɐ ɡɹˈeɪt ɐdˈɪʃən tʊ ˌaʊɚ skwˈɑːd fɔːɹ nˈɛkst sˈiːzən.
Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster said at the time: "Pablo is a vastly experienced international second row who will be a great addition to our squad for next season.