Nurse is also happy with his Duck, as he put it: "Randy's addition has made us a better team for a couple of reasons. He has got a lot of what I call 'juice', meaning he is explosive, quick, fast and tough. He will run the No 1 position for us."
Duck is lining up alongside Barker, one of England's most experienced players, having won 112 caps for his country.
The former English Young Player of the Year has had a difficult fortnight. He was knocked unconscious in a recent England game against Switzerland and had to be cleared by a neurosurgeon to resume playing.
Whether Randy will take to the charms of south London like a Duck to water after the delights of San Diego - "it's beautiful and has the most wonderful beaches" - remains to be seen.
A spokesman for the Towers did not duck the important question, though. Yes, he said. Some people in England seem to find their new player's name amusing. But, he added, what's so funny about the name Randy?
