The Bulldogs have signed one of the best all-round young sportsmen in New Zealand as they continue their build-up for 2024 and beyond.
Roy Tatupu, whose uncle Tony had a long and distinguished career for the Warriors, Kiwis and Samoa, has signed to play with the club for the next two years.
The Bulldogs beat a host of NRL clubs as well as Kiwi rugby outfits to sign the talented outside back.
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The 17-year-old has played for both the Auckland Blues Rugby Union Academy and the NZ Open Men's volleyball team, as well as excelling at league with well-known breeding ground Mount Albert Grammar School.
Standing at 190cm and weighing 94kgs, Tatupu has lightning pace and has also shown promise in athletics and basketball.
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But he has decided on a career in league and the Bulldogs believe they have found a good one.
The youngster's ability has already caught the eye of Bulldogs guru Phil Gould.
"Roy is going OK in the week or so he has been here – he has shown some really good signs at training," Gould told Wide World of Sports.
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