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Pole extends stay at Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers is delighted to announce exciting young forward, Fonua Pole, has signed a two-year contract extension.

This new deal will see the 22-year-old remain in Wests Tigers colours until at least the end of the 2027 season.

Pole has played 56 games for Wests Tigers, making his NRL debut against the Warriors in Round 16, 2022.  In his three seasons in first grade, Fonua has missed just two games.

Pole says he’s thrilled to be extending his stay at the Tigers.

“I’m so happy knowing I’ll be here at the club for at least the next three seasons,” he said.

Although it’s been a tough few years, I’ve loved the mateship and resilience in the team.

Fonua Pole

“Now is such an exciting time for us as a club. I just want to keep working hard and continue to improve as a player.”

Pole puts pen to paper
Pole puts pen to paper

Wests Tigers head coach Benji Marshall says he’s pleased for Pole and the team.

“We all love what Fonua brings to the team, so this is great news for all of us,” said Marshall.

“Fonua lives and breathes our team values, and this new deal rewards his continued hard work.

He’s a great person and a very important part of this club.

Benji Marshall

In other player roster news, the club welcomes Sione Fainu to pre-season training. 

The 23-year-old middle forward made his NRL debut with Wests Tigers last season and joins the squad after signing a training contract.

Acknowledgement of Country

Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.