English Super League side Warrington have announced the signing of Brisbane Broncos prop Mitchell Dodds on a 12-month deal for 2016.
Dodds, 26, was in the Broncos team that beat Wigan in the World Club Series in February and made his 17th appearance of the season in their 16-12 play-off win over North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday.
Warrington head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith said: "We are delighted with the signing of Mitchell. He's played a big part in the Broncos team this year.
"He's played most of his games off the bench and they are in there fighting for a title as we speak. We need that sort of experience coming into our squad.
"He is a no-nonsense, hard-hitting prop forward who is probably best known for his defensive efforts; we need to strengthen in that area as it's probably not been our strongest year defensively.
"He's got some of the experience needed to tighten us up down the middle. He's a terrific young player who is keen to have a new experience and bring his wares to Super League."
Dodds is the Wolves' fourth recruit for 2016, following the addition of Jack Hughes, Kurt Gidley and Tom Lineham, and is expected to replace New Zealander Roy Asotasi.
Dodds said: "I really am looking forward to the challenge of playing in Super League and experiencing a different style of play with a new team.
"Warrington is a club that is competing at the top both on and off the field and I look forward to being part of that next season.
"My two assistant coaches here at the Broncos, Allan Langer and Kevin Walters, only have great words to say about Warrington and their time at the club, so I can't wait to get over there and start experiencing a different culture and lifestyle in England."
