Tevita Pangai Jr. is reportedly on the move from Catalans to Warrington in the English Super League on a one-year-deal.
This switch will give the dynamic forward the opportunity to be mentored by Sam Burgess who coached the club to a Challenge Cup Final appearance in 2024.
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Speaking to the Daily Telegraph ahead of the move, Pangai Jr. revealed his motivations for remaining in England.
"I'm excited to work with Sam Burgess," he said.
"He is very inspiring as a player and coach."
The 29-year-old reportedly had his heart set on moving back to Australia to play Super Rugby, however, when that deal fell through, being mentored by Burgess seemed like an appealing alternative.
He will now join a forward pack that already boasts a couple of former NRL stars.
Paul Vaughan and Lachlan Fitzgibbon have both made made the switch and will be welcoming the idea of playing with a wrecking-ball like Pangai Jr.
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The nature of a one-year-deal gives the former Tongan international some flexibility to return home in 2027.
With a new expansion franchise on the horizon, a year under the tutelage of Burgess could be the ideal stepping stone to move into a long-term deal.