WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed the signings of a trio of prop forwards.

As expected, West Tigers powerhouse Thomas Mikaele joins on a two-and-a-half year deal after his release from the NRL club was confirmed yesterday.

Subject to receiving his work permit, the 24-year-old is expected to join up with his new teammates next week ahead of the clash with Leeds Rhinos on June 3.

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For next season, the additions of Catalans Dragons pair Sam Kasiano and Gil Dudson have also been confirmed.

Both players have signed two-year deals at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Mikaele, who has 66 NRL games to his name since debuting for the Tigers in 2019, admits he is excited for the “fresh start” a move to Super League brings.

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Thomas Mikaele

 “I haven’t been excited like this in a long time,” he said.

“It’s pretty surreal and has happened so quickly over the past couple of days.

“To get the opportunity to come over to the Wire is exciting for me and my family. I can’t wait to get over there.

“It’s a fresh start for me and an opportunity to showcase what I can do.

“Being so young still I’ve still got plenty of time and a lot of growth in the game.

“My best footy is still ahead of me and I’m keen to start showcasing that. Hopefully I can improve a lot as a player at Warrington.

“I’ve been at Wests for six years and that’s pretty much all I’ve known. I’ve grown a lot since playing my first year up to now and I’ll always be grateful I got to play in the NRL and represent the Wests Tigers.

“I’m keen for my next chapter now which is in Super League.”

Kasiano and Dudson are well-known to Wire supporters having played against them on multiple occasions.

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New Zealander Kasiano joined the Dragons in 2019 while Dudson turned out against them for the likes of Widnes Vikings, Wigan Warriors, Salford Red Devils and Celtic Crusaders before moving to France.

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Sam Kasiano in action. Picture by SWPix.com

“I’m really excited to join Warrington next season and I’m looking forward to the challenge,” Kasiano said.

“Playing in England was something I always wanted to do after France and experience life and rugby over there.

“My main focus is on doing well for Catalans for the rest of this season and then to try and play my best footy for Warrington.

“I’m excited to work with Daryl [Powell] and the boys next year.

“Gil’s a great player and even better person too so I’m excited to still be teammates next year.”

Dudson added: “I’m looking forward to it and a new challenge next season.

“I really enjoy living and playing over here but the opportunity to move to Warrington was too good to pass up.

“Having spoken to Daryl he’s got big plans and I’m happy the club are showing trust in him too and the time to reap the rewards of those plans. I’m excited to be a part of it and the challenge ahead.

“I’m glad I don’t have to tackle Sam next year too!”

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Gil Dudson. Picture by SWPix.com