Dragons blow as Bulldogs poach boom youngster Finau Latu
The Bulldogs have pulled off an almighty poaching raid on St George Illawarra to seal the signature of one of the most highly rated young forwards in the land.
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Canterbury have signed boom forward Finau Latu to a long-term deal, in a blow to the Dragons.
Latu has knocked back an approach from the Knights while St George Illawarra were also keen to keep the 18-year-old.
Instead he will join the Bulldogs from next season. Latu has impressed at the Dragons after joining the club from Minchinbury. He was part of their successful SG Ball premiership winning side which ended St George’s 32-year title drought.
He has been part of the Dragons SG Ball squad this year.
The Dragons have re-signed several key forwards already this year including Dylan Egan, Ryan and Toby Couchman, Jacob Halangahu and Loko Pasifiki Tonga.
They have also locked in young half Lyhkan King-Togia for the next two years.
Originally published as Dragons blow as Bulldogs poach boom youngster Finau Latu
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