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DRAGONS SWOOP FOR SA
By Ian Laybourn, Press Association Sport
Catalans Dragons have followed up the signing of Melbourne Storm loose forward Dallas Johnson with the capture of New Zealand international Setaimata Sa.
The 22-year-old had two years left on his contract with Sydney Roosters but has been released as part of an exchange deal involving Dragons prop Jason Ryles.
Sa, who has signed a two-year contract, won four caps with the Kiwis and was a member of their victorious World Cup squad but was dropped from their Four Nations touring party after appearing in court charged with a series of alcohol-fuelled offences, including assaulting a female police officer.
Catalans coach Kevin Walters said: "I am very excited to have secured his services. Although Sa has had a difficult season with the Sydney Roosters he is very much looking forward to arriving and playing for the Dragons.
"He is a big, strong and skillful back-rower or centre with tremendous potential."
Sa, who previously represented Samoa, said: "I have enjoyed my time playing in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters and have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to represent New Zealand.
"I am now very excited about the opportunity to play overseas for the Catalan Dragons and am looking at this move as a new and exciting challenge for my family and I."
DRAGONS SWOOP FOR SA
By Ian Laybourn, Press Association Sport
Catalans Dragons have followed up the signing of Melbourne Storm loose forward Dallas Johnson with the capture of New Zealand international Setaimata Sa.
The 22-year-old had two years left on his contract with Sydney Roosters but has been released as part of an exchange deal involving Dragons prop Jason Ryles.
Sa, who has signed a two-year contract, won four caps with the Kiwis and was a member of their victorious World Cup squad but was dropped from their Four Nations touring party after appearing in court charged with a series of alcohol-fuelled offences, including assaulting a female police officer.
Catalans coach Kevin Walters said: "I am very excited to have secured his services. Although Sa has had a difficult season with the Sydney Roosters he is very much looking forward to arriving and playing for the Dragons.
"He is a big, strong and skillful back-rower or centre with tremendous potential."
Sa, who previously represented Samoa, said: "I have enjoyed my time playing in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters and have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to represent New Zealand.
"I am now very excited about the opportunity to play overseas for the Catalan Dragons and am looking at this move as a new and exciting challenge for my family and I."
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