The Dolphins have snapped one other participant from their native rivals, with Tesi Niu set to affix the membership after being granted a launch by the Broncos.
Rumours of Niu’s departure from Crimson Hill had been floating round for some time, and though Wayne Bennett’s staff are but to verify the signing, the Broncos have introduced the departure on their membership web site.
”Tesi has been within the Broncos system for quite a few years and is extremely regarded throughout the membership,” coach Kevin Walters stated in an announcement.
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“However we imagine he’ll obtain extra alternatives elsewhere and it is a sign of our respect for Tesi that we have now allowed him to depart.
“We want Tesi all one of the best within the subsequent a part of his journey.”
Regardless of re-signing till the top of 2023, the writing was on the wall for the Tongan worldwide after Brisbane reacquired Reece Walsh, and the Dolphins at all times loomed as a beneficial vacation spot for him – and this information felt like a foregone conclusion after Bennett hinted on the signing a month in the past.
Niu joins different 2022 Broncos Brenko Lee and Jamayne Isaako (albeit the latter had a detour to the Titans midway by way of the season) to signal with the Dolphins for 2023.
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