The Tigers look like they've finally snared Tui Lolohea from the Warriors, with the utility back set to play for the club as early as next week.

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The Australian's Brent Read is reporting Lolohea could be released from New Zealand as early as Wednesday and will be flown straight to Leichhardt.

Sounds like Tui Lolohea could be given a release as early as today by the Warriors. Likely to play for Tigers against Dragons next week. — Brent Read (@brentread_7) May 24, 2017





The Warriors initially denied a release as they wanted to find the appropriate cover, but it appears they have backed down on their stance.

"He's contracted with us until the end of 2018 and until we're ready and found a suitable replacement he will remain with the Warriors," Warriors development management Tony Iro said earlier this month.

The Tigers have been hunting the Tongan international for a while now with the knowledge that a hole would soon be left by Mitchell Moses who joined Parramatta last week.

Lolohea would likely fill in the halves for the remainder of the season, but his future might lie at fullback when James Tedesco departs the club next season.

Rabbitohs speedster Alex Johnston also has ties with the club and has expressed his willingness to play at the back, giving the Tigers plenty of options if the rumours are true.

There will be a New Zealand reunion next year at Leichhardt with Ben Matulino and Russell Packer also jumping on the bus.

The Warriors are believed to be close to linking up with Panthers youngster Te Maire Martin before the June 30 deadline.