Wakefield Trinity confirm capture of Manly Sea Eagles wrecking ball

Wakefield Trinity have confirmed the signing of Manly Sea Eagles winger Jorge Taufua. As first revealed by Rugby League Live, the 30-year-old joins Trinity in a deal that will see him join the club with immediate effect until the end of next season.

The outside back, who has played for both Samoa and Tonga, arrives with a record of 88 tries in 164 NRL appearances. He is set to arrive in the coming days but will not make it in time for Wakefield's crucial Magic Weekend clash with Toulouse Olympique.

“I just can’t wait to get going,” he said. “I’m thankful to Wakefield Trinity for the opportunity to come over and experience life in the Super League.

“I am eager to meet everyone in the squad and club and get to work with them. Another thing that I’m looking forward to is getting to know the community and culture when I arrive. All in all, I’m really excited at the opportunity and excited to start.”

Willie Poching, Trinity head coach, added: “Anybody who knows Rugby League knows the quality that Jorge has and what he has brought to Manly and the NRL for a long period of time.

“To be able to get someone of his experience and calibre is really exciting for our club and really exciting for Super League. Jorge is coming across fit and hungry and we look forward to getting him out on the field. He’s well renowned for his physicality but he’s also a smart and humble man. And as much as it was about the quality of the football player, it’s also about the quality of person that I’ve been able to talk to and get to know over the last couple of weeks. We’re really excited to get him in and Jorge is excited and hungry too.”

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