May 25th, 2017

Canberra Raiders fullback Zac Santo is off to the Warriors with immediate effect. (Getty Images)

May 25th, 2017

The Warriors have signed promising Raiders fullback Zac Santo in a clear sign they are finally ready to release unhappy utility back Tuimoala Lolohea to the Tigers.

Santo, 24, has been granted an immediate release by Canberra and could be playing for the Warriors as early as this weekend.

The fullback in the 2016 Intrust Super Premiership NSW Team of the Year, Santo is seen as a real talent but has been unable to get into the top grade on a regular basis at the Raiders, with Jack Wighton playing great football for the club.

Lolohea has been desperate for a release from the Warriors all year, but coach Stephen Kearney has been unwilling to let him go until he finds a sitable replacement.

Lolohea is now expected to go to the Tigers, where he will replace NSW fullback James Tedesco during the State of Origin period.