{"id":347960,"date":"2023-11-20T19:10:49","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T20:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=347960"},"modified":"2023-11-20T21:01:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T21:01:14","slug":"benji-snaps-up-explosive-fijian-in-tigers-rebuild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=347960","title":{"rendered":"Benji snaps up explosive Fijian in Tigers rebuild"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Wests Tigers<\/a> have signed a powerhouse Fijian<\/a> prop who made his Test debut in the recent Pacific Championships<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gordon Whippy, 21, is expected to start on a development contract but could move up to NRL level after his impressive performance when given his chance at the elite level by Fiji.<\/p>\n

Whippy is a superb natural athlete, having represented Fiji in both swimming and athletics before deciding to concentrate his efforts in rugby league.<\/p>\n

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He began with the Raiders as a raw teenager three years ago and then had stints with Souths juniors and most recently with Ipswich Jets in the Hostplus Cup.<\/p>\n

\"Wests<\/p>\n

"Gordon has done a great job and this is a big opportunity for him," his manager, former NSW and Kangaroos star Matt Adamson told Wide World of Sports.<\/p>\n

"He is big and strong and still has a lot to learn but he is very keen and the Tigers should be a good for for him."<\/p>\n

Tigers coach Benji Marshall has shown he is prepared to give youth a go and is certain to closely monitor Whippy's form on the training paddock and in the pre-season trials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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