Newcastle Red Bulls have signed Fiji hooker Zuriel Togiatama on a one-year deal.

The 27-year-old joins the Prem side from Super Rugby outfit Fijian Drua.

“He has proven himself at both Super Rugby and international level, is strong in the set-piece, carries the ball with real intent and has the work rate and physicality that are so important for a hooker,” head coach Dan McFarland told the club website., external

“He’s a highly competitive player who will add real quality and depth to our forward pack.”