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Luke Yates can play at prop or loose forward

London Broncos have signed Newcastle Knights forward Luke Yates on a one-year deal.

The 23-year-old made 25 appearances for the southern hemisphere NRL side.

"This is a great opportunity for me to be able to play in the Super League," he told the club website. external-link

"I am looking forward to meeting all the boys here and helping to keep the club in the top level next season. I hope we can compete and shock a couple of those top teams."

The Broncos will return to Super League next season after defeating Toronto Wolfpack in October in the Million Pound Game.