SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Elijah Taylor of the Panthers is tackled during the round four NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Penrith Panthers at Pirtek Stadium on March 29, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of former New Zealand International Elijah Taylor from the Penrith Panthers.

The 26-year-old has been granted an immediate release from the Panthers and will join Wests Tigers training next week following his commitments with the NSW Residents side.

Taylor, primarily a backrower, will significantly bolster the Club’s forward pack and has signed a contract for the remainder of the 2016 season.

With a total of 106 NRL games experience under his belt, as well as 10 Test matches for New Zealand, Taylor is a superb addition to the Club’s playing roster.

Taylor expressed his excitement in securing a new opportunity with Wests Tigers.

“It’s really good to be here at Wests Tigers,” he said.

“I can’t wait to get into training and meet all of the boys next week.

“There is a good opportunity to play first grade football at the Club.

"I haven’t played a lot of first grade this year so I’m really looking forward to the opportunity."

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