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- December 6, 2019 1:21pm
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Kotoni Staggs has re-signed with Brisbane. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt)Source: AAP
Brisbane has announced young gun centre Kotoni Staggs has signed a one-year extension with the club until the end of 2021.
The 21-year-old enjoyed a stellar 2019 season — his second in the NRL — where he scored 11 tries in 24 games.
“Kotoni’s contract extension is great news for the club – the one thing you know that you are going to get with him is effort in everything that he does,” Broncos coach Anthony Seibold said.
“I’ve been really impressed with the way he has stepped up to take the starting spot in the centres, and part of my role is to help Kotoni achieve his enormous potential in the game.
Meanwhile, Newcastle has confirmed the signing of outside back Gehamat Shibasaki following his immediate release from Brisbane.
Shibasaki will join the Knights on a three-year deal and will look to break into the club’s backline.
“He has NRL experience and is a strong defender. We need to be a resilient, strong defensive club. He’s a big and powerful centre,” Knights coach Adam O’Brien said.
“He adds the needed depth to our outside backs with Shaun Kenny-Dowall and Jesse Ramien leaving. He’s competitive and looks to have a tough mindset.”
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