Hull KR have moved quickly to replace Kane Linnett after landing Wakefield Trinity forward Kelepi Tanginoa on a three-year deal.
Linnett's immediate retirement freed up an overseas quota spot that has been filled by Tanginoa, a back-rower capable of playing in the middle. The 29-year-old represented Parramatta Eels, North Queensland Cowboys and Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL before joining Wakefield in 2019. Tanginoa quickly established himself as a key player for Trinity, with his 2020 form earning him a place in the Super League Dream Team.
Batch, Jai, Yusuf and Corey are top quality players. I’m looking forward to playing alongside them again.' Rovers are fresh from reaching the Challenge Cup final and getting to within 80 minutes of a maiden Grand Final in their first season under Peters. Tanginoa is confident he will fulfil his ambitions with the Robins. 'It’s exciting,' he added. 'Every time I play at Hull KR, they’re probably the loudest fans in Super League.
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