Tremendous League facet Leigh Leopards have signed versatile Tonga worldwide again Fanitesi Niu on a three-year contract.
The 23-year-old has spent the previous two seasons in Australia’s Nationwide Rugby League (NRL) with the Dolphins, having beforehand performed for Brisbane Broncos.
He has scored 20 tries in a complete of 56 appearances within the NRL.
Niu performed for Tonga on the 2022 World Cup, scoring a complete of 4 tries in victories over Wales and the Cook dinner Islands.
Leigh head of rugby Chris Chester mentioned the arrival of Niu would assist cowl the departure of Ricky Leutele, who’s leaving the club, external following the top of the season.
“Tesi has performed for 2 high quality groups within the NRL within the Broncos and the Dolphins,” Chester advised the club website., external
“He’s a giant, robust, athletic and highly effective rugby participant who will excite all our followers in 2025 and past.”
Leigh completed fifth within the desk this season, however lost to reigning champions Wigan in final weekend’s play-off semi-finals.