York Knights have signed former Sydney Roosters prop Xavier Va’a on a two-year deal.
The 22-year-old scored a try 49 seconds into his sole National Rugby League appearance for Roosters against Cronulla Sharks in May 2024 but was released from his contract in December.
“He comes highly recommended and his footage looks exactly like the sort of player we were after, but more importantly he seems the kind of player who will fit the culture we have at York,” head coach Mark Applegarth told the club website., external
“He’s come here to improve and to make his mark and he’ll add a lot of depth to our pack and a lot of punch.”
Top-flight newcomers York open their inaugural Super League campaign against reigning champions Hull KR on Thursday, 12 February.
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