WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed the signing of World Cup winning forward Josh McGuire on a two-year deal from 2023.
McGuire, 32, was part of the Australia squad that won the 2017 tournament, and he has also represented Samoa.
The prop or loose forward has made 14 appearances for Queensland in State of Origin.
He said: “The opportunity to come over and play for Warrington is one I’m really excited about.
“It’s always been in the back of my mind to come over and play in this part of the world during my career. I’m a huge footy nut. I’ve been watching Super League for a long time and I’m a big fan of the English game. I think it can really suit me.
“I’m looking forward to getting over, wearing the primrose and blue and doing something special with this group.
“With the new additions, the pack that’s building there and the young guys coming through I’m very excited to be part of the squad for next year.”
McGuire is Warrington’s fourth forward signing for 2023, following Paul Vaughan, Sam Kasiano and Gil Dudson.
Earlier this week, long-serving prop Mike Cooper departed the Halliwell Jones Stadium for Wigan, while Jason Clark will leave for Limoux at the end of the season.
Coach Daryl Powell said: “Josh is a tough, aggressive forward and I see a lot of strong leadership in his game.
“From my conversations with him he’s very passionate about coming over here for the right reasons.
“He’s had a fantastic career. He’s an Australian international who has played at the highest level. We want a big, tough pack that can go out there and dominate every other pack in the competition which is what I believe we’ve put in place for next season with our recruitment.”
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