Luai PNG move not expected to rattle Tigers
Wests Tigers player Jarome Luai has informed the club he will leave in 2028 to join the newly formed Papua New Guinea Chiefs. The move is not expected to significantly impact the Tigers' future plans or stability. Luai's decision reflects long-term career and personal considerations. The announcement has been met with calm by the club and fans alike.
- ▪Jarome Luai has told Wests Tigers he will leave the club in 2028.
- ▪He plans to join the Papua New Guinea Chiefs, a new NRL team set to enter the league.
- ▪The Tigers are not expected to be destabilized by his upcoming departure.
- ▪Luai cited personal and career reasons for his decision to move to the PNG-based club.
- ▪The announcement was made in April 2026, well ahead of the 2028 transition.
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