Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have continued their recruitment for 2012 by signing experienced NRL forward Steve Southern.
Back-row forward itching to get started
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have continued their recruitment for 2012 by signing experienced NRL forward Steve Southern.
The 29-year-old back-rower from New South Wales has signed a three-year deal with the club, subject to UK Border approval.
Southern joins the Wildcats from Australian side Newcastle Knights having previously played for North Queensland Cowboys. He appeared in their Grand Final team in 2005.
Wildcats Chief Executive James Elston said: "Steve is a great addition to our squad for the next three years, his NRL experience will provide a great boost to many of our younger players and his ruthless playing style will be great for our supporters to see.
Work ethic
"I have heard many great things about Steve's work ethic and he has been popular with both fans and players at every team he has been at, I'm sure he will be a perfect fit at The Wildcats. I look forward to his arrival and seeing him in action for Wakefield."
Southern added: "I'm really excited about my future at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, with a new owner, new Super League licence and new coach it really is the start of something new and I'm stoked to be a part of that.
"I have a lot of family in England and I've always wanted to get over here and play Super League. I'm really happy that I'm finally doing that for Wakefield and I can't wait to get out on the field and put in my all as a Wildcat."
The Wildcats have also tied versatile New Zealander Motu Tony to a new one-year deal, with the option of a second.
The former Tri Nations and Challenge Cup winner has endured an injury-hit first season with the club, and had been considering a return home, as well as other options.
