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Eels' Matagi heading to UK Super League

Parramatta's Suaia Matagi has inked a deal with Huddersfield in the UK Super League for 2019.

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Parramatta's Suaia Matagi has signed on with Huddersfield in the English Super League. (AAP)

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Huddersfield have announced the signing of prop Suaia Matagi from NRL club Parramatta for the 2019 Super League season.

The 30-year-old, who started his career at New Zealand Warriors before spells with Sydney Roosters and Penrith Panthers, represented Samoa at last year's World Cup.

Matagi becomes Simon Woolford's first recruit since he took over as Giants head coach.

"I was looking for some real grunt and aggression in the front row and Suaia will bring that and a whole heap more," said Woolford.

"The fans will love his action-packed style and he is a man that won't take a backward step and he relishes the tough stuff up front."


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