Wests Tigers have announced the signing of talented outside back Asu Kepaoa from the Roosters effective immediately.
The 20-year-old joins Michael Maguire's side on a three-and-a-half year deal after being granted a release from the Roosters.
Kepaoa played his junior footy for the Roosters and appeared at the Perth Nines this year.
“I’m really excited to be here and take the next step in my journey,” Kepaoa said.
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“Looking at the club and how it’s building, I think I can help take it to the next level and it can do the same for me to.
“It makes me excited to know that if I keep working hard then there’s an opportunity right there in front of me and it’s up to me to take it with both hands.”
Wests Tigers CEO Pascoe Justin Pascoe welcomed Kepaoa to the club.
“On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to welcome AJ to Wests Tigers and say how excited we are to have him part of our club moving forward,” Pascoe said.
“AJ is a tremendously exciting young talent who clearly has a big future ahead of him, and we’re looking forward to him progressing forward in a Wests Tigers jersey.”
Wests Tigers Coach Michael Maguire said Kepaoa was a strong addition for the squad this season and looked forward to him developing further at the club.
“I’m extremely pleased to welcome AJ to Wests Tigers at this point of the season,” Maguire said.
“I’ve been very impressed by his knowledge, leadership and his character both on and off the field. He is a bright and talented player, and his excitement to join this club is a strong show of intent in what we’re building at Wests Tigers.”
The Tigers are currently sitting ninth on the NRL ladder after a 26-16 defeat to the Eels on Thursday night.
Meanwhile, the Roosters are on the verge of announcing Sonny Bill Williams' return to the NRL.
