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Melbourne Storm's Solomone Kata is crossing codes for a Super Rugby stint

Brumbies signing Solomone Kata reacts during a Tongan Test match against Australia at Mount Smart Stadium last year (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

Tonga and New Zealand rugby league international Solomone Kata has switched codes to join the Brumbies. The 24-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Canberra-based Super Rugby franchise, having previously played in the NRL with the New Zealand Warriors and Melbourne Storm.

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Capped six times by Tonga, and on five occasions by the Kiwis, the utility back has been signed from 2020 to add depth to the Brumbies backline. “He is a point of difference player with a physical profile to add to our squad,” said Brumbies coach Dan McKellar.

“He is a very powerful and dynamic footballer who has the ability to stress any defensive line. At this stage, we see him as a utility back and we will be open-minded about the position he plays.”

Kata, who scored 45 tries in 93 matches for the Warriors, joins the Brumbies from the Storm, where he did not make a first-grade appearance.

“I have heard very good things about the Brumbies and how they have developed their players … I can’t wait to get to Canberra to start my professional rugby union career,” Kata said.

Kata, who was born in Neiafu in Tonga, moved to New Zealand in 2011 prior to a switch to the Melbourne Storm this year.

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