Whitehaven snap up New Zealand half-back
Whitehaven have signed young New Zealand half-back Nikau Williams on a one-year deal.
The 20-year-old Kiwi has committed to Haven for the 2021 Championship season after having spells in the Under-20 teams at Canterbury Bulldogs and Melbourne Storm as well as Newtown Jets.
Williams said: “I’m looking forward to getting over and meet the boys and testing myself in the Championship.
“I’ve wanted to play in England for a while and when I got the chance I couldn’t turn it down.”
Whitehaven coach Gary Charlton said: “Nikau is a good fit for us. Everyone knows we’ve been looking for a scrum-half that can lead us around the field.
“He’s got a good kicking game and he fits in with what we were looking for. I’m delighted we were able to get his signature.”
Welcome to Whitehaven Nikau Williams!
The 20 year old scrum half who has signed a 1 year deal is New Zealand born and has had spells with @NRL_Bulldogs & @storm as well as Canterbury cup side Newtown Jets.
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— Whitehaven Rugby League (@OfficialHavenRl) September 16, 2020
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