Catalans Dragons sign Sam Moa from Roosters
Thursday 6 October 2016 17:28, UK
Catalans Dragons have signed Sydney Roosters prop Sam Moa on a two-year contract from the start of the 2017 season.
Moa started his career at Cronulla in 2008 before joining Hull FC where he spent four seasons, making 78 appearances and scoring seven tries.
The 30-year-old moved back to the NRL in 2013 with the Roosters, winning the Premiership in 2013 and the World Club Challenge in 2014.
He has represented Tonga on four occasions before being selected for New Zealand for whom he has played nine games and scored two tries.
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He said: "I am very excited and proud to join the Catalans team. After careful consideration, my family and I are pleased to call Perpignan our new home and we look forward to experiencing the French culture and lifestyle.
"Having done some travelling through France previously, we know we have a lot to look forward to.
"I am very much looking forward to playing the best football I can for the team and contributing to creating a positive culture at the club. It is an exciting time ahead and I thank the club for giving me and my family the opportunity to be a part of it."
Head coach Laurent Frayssinous said: "I'm delighted to sign a player of Sam's calibre. He is considered by his former coaches and by his opponents as a tough player on the field and is exemplary off the field.
"He is extremely motivated to bring his experience here and to help the club to build a competitive team on and off the field."
