Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves, Hull FC, Hull KR and Huddersfield Giants have completed huge signings for 2024 from down under.
Warrington have already impressed with the signing of impressive backrower Lachlan Fitzgibbon from the Newcastle Knights beating Leeds and other Super League clubs to the backrow.
They have now signed Rodrick Tai and are expected to pursue Tom Burgess as well as another NRL star in Morgan Harper.
This is seen as a done deal by Australian sources.
He will follow Tai through the door. The 24-year-old has signed a 12-month contract with a club option for a further year.
Tai represented PNG in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup and scored two tries at The Halliwell Jones Stadium during the Kumuls’ group stage win over Cook Islands. He will become the third PNG international to represent the club following John Wilshere and Tom O’Reilly.
He has represented the PNG Hunters in the Queensland Cup and spent time this season in an NRL environment developing his game with the Dolphins.
Rodrick Tai said: “I’m very excited. It’s a huge move for me to be joining a great club in Warrington.
“Sam [Burgess] called me and said there’s an opportunity. Even him calling was huge for me! I’m looking forward now to giving my all in pre-season, working hard and playing my part next year.
“During the World Cup with PNG we stayed in Warrington so there’ll be some familiarities there for me. It was a great experience for us Kumuls and myself and my family can’t wait to come back over to the town.”
Warrington Wolves Director of Rugby Gary Chambers added: “With Rodrick we’ve got an explosive and dynamic centre who can break lines and is a threat with the ball.
“He’s played at international level and to get someone of his calibre coming to us at the right age is going to add the right value to what we’re building. He’s an exciting proposition for us.”
Warrington Wolves Head Coach for 2024 Sam Burgess said: “I’m very excited that Rodrick is joining us at Warrington.
“He has been fantastic in the Queensland cup this year and also when representing PNG in recent years.”