Youngsters extend Warriors' NRL contracts

Regular first-grade Warriors Tuimoala Lolohea, Solomone Kata and Sam Lisone have re-committed until 2018.

The Warriors have locked in the long-term services of four of their most talented players, including NRL first-graders Tuimoala Lolohea, Solomone Kata and Sam Lisone.

The trio have all signed contracts to the end of the 2018 season while promising prop Toafofoa Sipley, the Junior Warriors captain, has committed to 2017.

Twenty-year-old backs Lolohea and Kata have appeared in all 11 first grade games this year, as has 21-year-old prop Lisone.

It has been a breakthrough season for the trio, with Lolohea and Kata making their international debuts for Tonga while Lisone did the same for opponents Samoa in the Pacific Test on Queensland's Gold Coast.

"All four players are outstanding examples of how our pathways are working," Warriors coach Andrew McFadden said.

"I can't say enough about the way Tui, Sol and Sam have progressed in the NRL this year. They've absolutely grabbed their opportunity to not only claim spots but to establish themselves as first-choice NRL players."


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