Sio Siua Taukeiaho has confirmed he will be leaving the Super League at season’s end to revive his NRL career next year. Read the full interview
Speaking exclusively to this masthead, Taukeiaho also outlined his other major ambition — to fill the boxing void left by retired Sharks great Paul Gallen and become one of Australia’s best heavyweights.
Taukeiaho is contracted to Catalans Dragons until the end of 2024 but the Tongan Test powerhouse confirmed he will be leaving the French Super League club at season’s end to revive his NRL career next year.
The skilful prop, who turns 32 in January, said he had yet to officially sign with an NRL club, but the Bulldogs are tipped to edge out the Dragons and Wests Tigers in a bidding war for his services.
“I’ve spoken with Catalans, I’ve let them know it’s my plan to come back to the NRL next year,” Taukeiaho said.
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