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Leeds Rhinos sign Tonga World Cup star for 2019

The New Zealand-born goal kicker will join Rhinos’ from NRL side Wests Tigers and is Rhinos’ first recruit since Kevin Sinfield rejoined the club as director of rugby last week.

Lolohea, 23, played at scrum-half for New Zealand against Rhinos at Headingley in the autumn of 2015 ahead of the Kiwis’ three-match Test series with England, kicking two goals.

He featured in all of five of Tonga’s World Cup matches last year, including at stand-off in the narrow semi-final loss to England, scoring three tries.