Isa is a Tiger

Willie Isa
12 April 2012

Castleford Tigers have signed Samoa centre/winger Willie Isa.

The 21-year-old has joined the Tigers from former NRL Champions Melbourne Storm on an initial one-year deal.

Isa, who made his Test debut for Samoa against New Zealand in October, has been signed as a replacement for recently retired centre James Evans and is expected to arrive in England in early January.

Head coach Terry Matterson said: "He has a good reputation Down Under and at 21 years of age he has the world at his feet.

"He reminds me of two years ago when we signed a young 22 year-old who had only played a handful of NRL Games. That was Rangi Chase and he's turned out to be a magnificent signing.

"He is a very strong and allusive centre who will bring some genuine speed to our backline."

Isa added: "My coach at Melbourne Storm, Craig Bellamy, speaks highly of Terry and I've heard a lot of good things so I'm pretty excited about working with him at Castleford."

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