Castleford Tigers have confirmed the signing of Jesse Sene-Lefao on a two year deal.

Sene-Lefao becomes the Tigers sixth signing for the 2017 season following the announcements of Larne Patrick, Rangi Chase, Greg Eden, Tuoyo Egodo and Daniel Igbinedion.

Samoan forward Seno-Lefao currently plays for Cronulla Sharks in the NRL. He has made six appearances for the Sharks in 2016 and has plenty of NRL experience with his previous club Manly Sea Eagles.

Sene-Lefao made his debut for Manly in 2013 in the opening round of the season against Brisbane Broncos. He went on to play 38 games over three seasons with the NRL club.

The 26-year old has international experience after making his Samoan debut in 2014. He played alongside current Castleford Tigers halfback, Ben Roberts in the 2014 Four Nations against England.

Originally published on the18thman.com