Warriors confirm signing of Test utility Peta Hiku from Warrington Wolves

THE Warriors have added to their extensive recruitment drive for 2018 by signing Test utility back Peta Hiku from Warrington.

Peta Hiku during Penrith Panthers training at Panthers Rugby League Academy, Penrith. Picture: Brett Costello

THE Warriors have continued their extensive recruitment drive for 2018 with the signature of former Panthers and Sea Eagles utility back Peta Hiku.

Hiku, who was recently selected in New Zealand’s World Cup squad, played Under 20s with New Zealand before joining Manly in 2013.

He’s signed a three-year deal to return to the club.

Hiku last played in the NRL with Penrith earlier this year.

Capable of playing wing, fullback and centre, Hiku moved to Penrith in 2016 and played 20 games over 18 months before he was released midway through this season.

The 24-year old took up a short deal with Warrington, where he scored 10 tries in 11 games.

A nine-time New Zealand representative, Hiku was at fullback when the Kiwis claimed the 2014 Four Nations.

Hiku is the fourth New Zealand Test player to agree to join the Warriors next season, along with Tohu Harris, Adam Blair and Gerard Beale.

Warriors back five for 2018 shaping to be:
RTS
Fusitu'a
Kata
Beale
Hiku

— Nick Campton (@campo37) October 9, 2017

The club will also welcome back forward Maitu Love-Henry from Brisbane.

Love-Henry also played Under 20s with the Warriors before linking with the Broncos in 2016.

Hiku has scored 34 tries in 81 NRL matches.

Originally published as Warriors confirm signing of Test utility Peta Hiku from Warrington Wolves