PNG Hunters prop Mark Mexico has been signed by Australian NRL club the Cronulla Sharks and will link with his new club immediately.

Mexico, a World Cup Kumul front rower, has signed a one-year contract with the option of an extended contract based on his performances at his new club this season.

Mexico’s signing follows on from another Hunter and Kumul player Wellington Albert’s engagement with NRL club the Penrith Panthers early this year.

Mexico said he was looking forward to the challenge and thanked the PNG Hunters and the PNGRFL.

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