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Working with former Kiwis captain Benji Marshall has been a major drawcard for Jarome Luai in confirming a five-year NRL deal with the Wests Tigers from 2025

Working with former Kiwis captain Benji Marshall has been a major drawcard for Jarome Luai in confirming a five-year NRL deal with the Wests Tigers from 2025

3 January 2024 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

The Penrith playmaker has confirmed the worst kept secret in the game, by announced he'll link up with the Marshall-coached Tigers after a final year at the three-time champs.

Luai says Marshall's exploits for the Tigers in leading them to the 2005 premiership converted him into a league fan.

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