Samoa powerhouse Martin Taupau has signed a one-year deal with Brisbane Broncos for the 2023 NRL season following his exit from Manly Sea Eagles.
The 32-year-old has made 222 appearances in the NRL for Canterbury Bulldogs, Wests Tigers and Manly.
Taupau has won 33 caps on the international stage. He represented birth nation New Zealand 24 times before switching his allegiance to Samoa, the nation of his heritage.
Broncos coach Kevin Walters said: “Marty has been playing in the NRL since 2010 so he brings good experience and he was very impressive when we spoke to him on the values he brings to our club.
“We have a lot of good young middle forwards here at the Broncos and we believe the experience that Marty brings will help them grow and be better players for us as well.
“He has a real presence about him and I think that will really add to the group and what we are building here at the club both on and off the field.”
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