Panthers re-sign Kikau until end of 2019

Penrith have announced the re-signing of promising prop Viliame Kikau for a further two seasons, tying him down at the club until the end of 2019.

Penrith continue to tie down their current squad for the long haul after announcing the re-signing of promising prop Viliame Kikau until the end of the 2019 NRL season.

Kikau's contract extension comes just a week after the club locked in Dean Whare and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak on long-term deals, with Whare signed for another five years.

Kikau's re-commitment comes after the 22-year-old scored a try on debut in a win over the Wests Tigers in round two.

"I'm really excited to re-commit to the club and I'm very thankful for the Panthers giving me this opportunity. I know there are challenges ahead but I am looking forward to them," Kikau said.

The Panthers now have a remarkable 17 players on the books until the end of 2019.

The Fijian native's re-signing now leaves fringe players Sitelaki Akauola, Sione Katoa, and Michael Oldfield as the only players in the NRL squad that are without a contract in 2018.


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