Leigh Leopards have signed Tonga prop Joe Ofahengaue till 2028.
The previous Queensland State of Origin participant has been picked up on a three-and-a-half-year deal after being granted an early launch from his contract by Parramatta Eels after enjoying within the opening six rounds of the NRL.
The New Zealand-born participant has additionally performed for Brisbane Broncos and Wests Tigers in a 10-year profession.
The 29-year-old joins a Leigh squad which has reached the play-offs within the two seasons since they had been promoted to Tremendous League, and are fifth this 12 months after successful 4 of their seven video games.
Head coach Adrian Lam mentioned Ofahengaue would add punch up entrance to the Leopards.
“Joe is a participant that I’ve watched and admired for a really very long time,” he told the club website., external
“Joe has all the time been an amazing chief inside the group and now with over 200 NRL video games he’ll deliver one other stage of expertise with him to our squad
“Joe is a giant physique, who’s explosive in each assault and defence, and is a participant who will match into our workforce completely.
“He’s the precise participant that we have to increase our ahead pack measurement and a lead from the entrance.”
