Newcastle has signed Cook Islands outside back Kayal Iro on a one-year under 20s contract, for the 2020 season.

Iro, who is the son of former league star Kevin, will join on the back of an impressive campaign with the Cook Islands in recent World Cup 9s.

Iro has been a member of the Warriors' system since 2016, culminating in one appearance with the Warriors' Canterbury Cup side in 2019.

“Kayal is an energetic player,” Newcastle's Recruitment Manager Alex McKinnon told the club's website.

“He can play anywhere in the backline and played fullback for the Cook Islands but I believe his best position is in the centres.

“He’s an athletic body with a lot of potential.”

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  1. Another really good back signing from the knights. Low risk high reward. The best thing with backs these days is that there is so much to chose from in terms of depth

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