Tuimoala Lolohea could play for the Wests Tigers as soon as Saturday's NRL clash against St George Illawarra after joining his new teammates for training on Monday.
After weeks of lobbying for a release from the New Zealand Warriors, Lolohea was finally let go last week and has now had his contract rubber-stamped by the NRL to play this weekend.
The Tigers have formally announced his signing until the end of 2019 today, paving the way for his possible inclusion in the halves when their round 13 team gets named on Tuesday.
Tigers coach Ivan Cleary is delighted to bring Lolohea to the club.
"Tui has shown that he is a player of tremendous natural talent. We look forward to helping him develop, and reach his true potential, in the coming years."