PARRAMATTA have notched a second recruitment victory over Newcastle in a week, this time winning the race to sign former Test prop Carl Webb.
Sport Confidential can reveal Webb will join the Eels on a two-year contract next season after agreeing to terms last night.
The 29-year-old stopped off in Sydney last weekend to meet officials from both Parramatta and Newcastle. Both clubs offered him similar terms, but Webb was drawn towards Parramatta's history and status as one of the NRL's best-supported clubs.
It's also understood Webb - a former champion amateur boxer who made his pro debut in January - was a fan of the Eels' pugilistic connections to Danny Green and Vic Darchinyan.
The Eels' coup comes less than a week after the club defied Newcastle's interest in boom second-rower Justin Horo, who has committed for another three seasons.
And don't be surprised if Reni Maitua also elects to resume his career in the same colours as Webb. Maitua visited Parramatta's gym and offices yesterday morning and is expected to make a call between the Eels, Storm and Tigers by the end of this week.
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