Spencer Leniu’s move to NRL rivals Parramatta is expected to be given the green light once his finals commitments with the Sydney Roosters are completed, as the club closes in on signing Cronulla prop Braden Uele.
Months of protracted talks between Leniu’s camp and the Eels are expected to culminate in the firebrand finally moving to Parramatta next season, despite having 12 months left on his contract at Bondi.
It comes as the Roosters are set to sign Uele, who is without a contract for next season, on a one-year deal.
Uele would become just the second free agent the Roosters have signed for next season, having agreed to terms with Manly outside back Reuben Garrick last year.
Leniu joins a high-profile list of departures at season’s end for the Roosters, who will also
Angus Crichton and Mark Nawaqanitawase to rugby union, Connor Watson to St George Illawarra before he joins the PNG Chiefs, and Daly Cherry-Evans, who has signed with Hull FC in the UK Super League.
Veteran winger Daniel Tupou, 35, is expected to be given a one-year contract extension.
Meanwhile, Leniu will join his former Penrith premiership-winning teammate Jarome Luai at the Eels from next season. Leniu, Luai and fellow Samoan international Jaydn Su’A will provide some much-needed experience to assist a young Parramatta line-up.
Leniu’s temper and discipline came under scrutiny following a brain snap against South Sydney last Friday night when he gave away a penalty for throwing the ball away and shaping up to Rabbitohs rival Keaon Koloamatangi, despite having earned a six-again.
Leniu was substituted in the 31st minute and didn’t return, despite being one of the most senior players in a Roosters team that rested 10 players.
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I wish we got uele to.His actually solid
He's passed it lol, can't even get a run for Cronulla
Yeah no, roosters trying to plug a hole while freeing up cap
He'll just be a deep reserve probably. Cheap cover lol
Bahahahaha no way
Good signing but it better be for at least 2 years... or it's another fail
4 year big deal. Ryles pushing for him
Should MON stuff this one up I reckon we'll see some fireworks. Let's hope he can get this one to stay past the medical exam lol . Maybe we should confiscate his phone once he's through the door.
So we'll know in a couple of weeks when Easts are bundled out.
good signing.
luai, spencer & su'a good additions for next year, still missing a centre/winger imo.
who would you play with spencer in the front row? paulo or tuivaiti?
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