The youth movement at the St George Illawarra Dragons is set to continue, with the club signing emerging forward Poasa Faamausili for the next two seasons.
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The Junior Kiwis representative joins the side from the Roosters, where he made his debut in 2018. He has played 28 NRL games, including a four-match loan to the Warriors in 2020.
Faamausili marks Anthony Griffin's first new signing since taking over as head coach, with St George Illawarra still to fill four roster spots for the upcoming season.
The 24-year-old was released by Sydney, the club in the process of adjusting their roster to ensure they fit under the salary cap in 2021.
The Roosters also released Kyle Flanagan on Monday, with more changes expected in the coming weeks. The Bulldogs confirmed on Tuesday morning they have signed the young halfback.
Dragons recruitment manager Ian Millward said Faamausili will add depth to the St George Illawarra forward pack.
"Poasa is a highly talented, emerging front-rower that we are excited to secure for the next two seasons," Millward said.
"Incoming head coach Anthony Griffin was keen to get Poasa on board and saw him as a point of difference to our forward pack, with his genuine leg speed and physicality.
"Given his experiences in the Sydney Roosters' system, we are confident there is plenty of improvement in Poasa. We must also thank the Roosters for their cooperation with Poasa's signing."
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Cameron Mee
Sports reporter at the Canberra Times
Sports reporter at the Canberra Times
