English backrower John Bateman will return to the NRL after inking a long-term deal with Wests Tigers.
abc.net.au/news/john-bateman-signs-with-wests-tigers/101809518The Wests Tigers' hopes of ending the NRL's longest finals drought appear more realistic than ever after they signed England international John Bateman.
The former Canberra Raiders back-rower will join the Tigers on a four-year deal after being released from Wigan for what the English club describe as a "significant transfer fee". Bateman joins New Zealand international Isaiah Papali'i, former Australian Test prop David Klemmer and three-time premiership-winning hooker Api Koroisau in committing to join the Tigers for 2023.
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