Catalans sign Justin Horo for 2016

Correspondent

Catalans Dragons have made another signing for the 2016 season, with New Zealander Justin Horo set to be a part of the club next season.

The 28-year-old NZ Maori representative is currently with Manly, and has previous NRL experience with Parramata Eels too.

“I am pleased to have my future settled and look forward to joining the Catalans Dragons,” said the back rower.

“I would like to thank those clubs who showed interested in me but after speaking to Laurent the coach and ex team mates currently at the Dragons I felt extremely comfortable in joining the club.”

Catalans coach Laurent Frayssinous is pleased that another player of with NRL pedigree is joining his squad.

“The signing of Justin once again shows the ambitions of our club,” he said.

“He will bring his offensive and defensive qualities to the team and his profile corresponds to our philosophy.

“He is an aggressive player in defence, and his power and his skills allow him to break the line and also to play in spaces.”