{"id":348832,"date":"2023-11-23T21:52:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T22:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=348832"},"modified":"2023-11-24T00:01:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T00:01:29","slug":"origin-guns-future-confirmed-with-new-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=348832","title":{"rendered":"Origin gun's future confirmed with new deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jacob Saifiti<\/a> has given the Knights<\/a> a massive boost for the future by agreeing to a new three year deal with the club.<\/p>\n

Saifiti was one of the most sought-after forwards on the open market at the end of 2024, with rival teams able to talk to him since the start of this month.<\/p>\n

But after testing the market, Saifiti has opted to remain with the Knights for the long term on a huge deal.<\/p>\n

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The 27-year-old really came of age in 2023 and was being chased by a host of clubs as a result.<\/p>\n

\"Jacob<\/p>\n

He overtook twin Daniel as the Knights' main go-to man in the forwards and also captained the Knights for the first time.<\/p>\n

Saifiti was selected for New South Wales<\/a> for the final State of Origin<\/a> game and played 21 games during the season, despite missing five through suspension.<\/p>\n

He was instrumental in the Knights' late charge to the finals that captured the imagination of the NRL world, providing the go-forward for Kayln Ponga to work his magic.<\/p>\n

The Knights are expected to announce his re-signing until the end of 2027 soon.<\/p>\n

Newcastle now turn their attention to blockbusting centre Bradman Best, another man off contract at the end of next season who is attracting plenty of interest<\/a> from NRL clubs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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