"London Broncos have signed Tonga hooker Siliva Havili as they aim for a return to Super League next season. The experienced 32-year-old moves to the capital having spent his career in Australia's NRL, most recently with South Sydney Rabbitohs. He has also spent time with St George Illawarra Dragons and the Canberra Raiders and is the second high-profile international signing the club has made this week after former Australia prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard joined."
"Siliva is the type of player who makes everyone around him better," director of rugby Mike Eccles told the club website. "He's a competitor, a leader, and he's experienced success at international level. Adding someone of his quality to our environment is a huge statement of intent." The club, which hopes to join an expanded Super League next season, has not disclosed the length of Havili's deal."
London Broncos have signed Tonga hooker Siliva Havili as they target a return to Super League next season. The 32-year-old arrives from Australia's NRL after spells with South Sydney Rabbitohs, St George Illawarra Dragons and Canberra Raiders. He is the club's second high-profile international signing this week, following former Australia prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard. Director of rugby Mike Eccles described Havili as a competitor, leader and someone who elevates teammates, noting his international success and calling the acquisition a statement of intent. The club hopes to join an expanded Super League but has not disclosed the length of Havili's contract.
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