The Canberra Raiders have announced the signing of New Zealand Warriors back Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad.

Penning a two-year contract with the Raiders, Nicoll-Klokstad will begin training with the club immediately.

With the ability to play a number of positions, the 23-year-old New Zealander could be a possible replacement for the injured Jordan Rapana on the wing.

Nicoll-Klokstad told Raiders.com.au of his intentions for 2019.

“I’m looking to play at fullback, however any position in the NRL I would be grateful for.

“I can’t wait to meet all the team and start working hard.”

The fullback position may be vacated Nicoll-Klokstad, with Jack Wighton set to make the switch to five-eighth this season.

Speaking to Raiders.com.au, Raiders Recruitment and High-Performance director Peter Mulholland nodded to the versatility the new signing brings to the club.

“Charnze is a very talented player who can play wing, fullback and in the halves.

“We’re looking forward to him joining the squad and getting himself ready for the season ahead.”

Nicoll-Klokstad has played seven NRL games since making his debut for the Warriors in Round 9, 2017.

He has also represented the Cook Islands at International Test level.

Nicoll-Klokstad and the Raiders will face a Round 1 trip away to Cbus Super Stadium to take on the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday 17th March.

4 COMMENTS

  1. good signing for raiders , quite a loss for the warriors , but they tend to stick with there big wingers , no way he was getting a shot

  3. scored 7 tries in 7 games in top grade you didn’t get no slouch , could possibly play fullback fulltime for you with wighton looking to fill the halves , i think you guys were looking to field oldfield at #1

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