News John Asiata signs with Leigh Centurions

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Championship side Leigh Centurions have confirmed the signing of international forward John Asiata from Brisbane Broncos.

Asiata brings a wealth of experience in the NRL having played for North Queensland Cowboys for seven seasons, making more than a century of appearances including in their 2015 Grand Final-wining team, before switching to Brisbane last term.

The 28-year-old, who was born in Penrith but has featured for both Samoa and Tonga on the international stage, also featured in the Cowboys’ 2016 World Club Challenge win over Leeds Rhinos.

Asiata was sacked by the Broncos earlier this month following his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19, and Leigh have moved quickly to secure him for Adrian Lam’s squad in 2022.

“It is not often that such a quality player becomes available on the market,” said Centurions director of rugby Chris Chester of the signing.

“Adrian and I found out about John’s availability and acted quickly. There were lots of clubs in the Super League and Championship chasing his signature and so to persuade John that his future lay at Leigh Centurions was a real team effort.

“John is a really good fit for the club, one of the final pieces in the jigsaw. He is primarily a lock but can play halfback or on the edge.

“He’s got versatility and he’s a good ball player so he will be an excellent link between the forwards and both edges.”

 

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How does he fly without being vaccinated?
I can see this guy being so dumb that he didn't consider that, like his working in construction comment, but surely the club that signed him is aware of it. If he now gets vaxxed just to go to some shit tier pommy club that's just bizarre.
 

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Is this dumb air headed flop for real? Doesn’t wanna get the jab, wants to protect his family bla bla, signs to play in UK with 30k cases a day lol
Could not make this shit up!!!!!
Over 78,000 positive cases today :(
 

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HUH - Asiata was sacked by the Broncos earlier this month following his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19, and Leigh have moved quickly to secure him for Adrian Lam’s squad in 2022.
 

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Is this dumb air headed flop for real? Doesn’t wanna get the jab, wants to protect his family bla bla, signs to play in UK with 30k cases a day lol
Could not make this shit up!!!!!
Maybe he doesn’t need a jab that doesn’t work,hence the cases you’re speaking of are mostly jabbed.Maybe you haven’t taken in to account a persons right to medical choice and a persons right to not being discriminated against when the people laying it on aren’t mandated to get it themselves.

Maybe you’re the air head.
 

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Maybe he doesn’t need a jab that doesn’t work,hence the cases you’re speaking of are mostly jabbed.Maybe you haven’t taken in to account a persons right to medical choice and a persons right to not being discriminated against when the people laying it on aren’t mandated to get it themselves.

Maybe you’re the air head.
Nope, you have proven to be the dumb ****.
 

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Good luck to him. Probably helped our cap management anyway.
 

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Brains are optional & not a deal breaker luckily in RL!
 

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I’m thinking that whole anti vax thing probably a front to back out of his deal with us for a better pay day in the UK
Doubtful. Leigh are in the reggies. Their salaries would be pretty ordinary... unless he also has a construction job
 
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