Veteran Wests Tigers prop and former South Sydney Rabbitoh Tim Grant says future star Moses Suli may not be ready to make his NRL debut this weekend.

Suli recently signed a monster deal with the club but with only a handful of Holden Cup games to his name – Grant believes Suli’s debut may have to wait.

“I thought he looked good in both the trial matches,” Grant said.

“I’m not too sure of the plan with him moving forward but he’s only young. I’m sure he’ll come into the squad somewhere along the season and he’ll be good for us.

“He’s big, he’s strong and he’s willing to learn, which is good.

“I’m not too sure [he’s ready for Round 1] but I think making your debut is one of those things that you’re never really ready for.

“But when he gets his opportunity, whether that’s weeks or months, he’ll be ready and he’ll show everyone the talent that he’s got.”

Wests Tigers and Rabbitohs clash this Friday night at ANZ Stadium.