Former Leeds Rhinos forward Ava Seumanufagai secures NRL return with Canterbury Bulldogs

Ava Seumanufagai is tackled by Castleford's Paul McShane during his final Headingley appearance for Leeds last October. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Ex-Leeds Rhinos front-rower Ava Seumanufagai is back in the NRL with Canterbury Bulldogs.

Seumanufagai had been at Bulldogs on a 'train and trial' contract, but has now been added to their top-30 squad.

The 29-year-old New Zealander joined Rhinos from Cronulla Sharks in May, 2019.

He scored four tries in 32 appearances and was a Challenge Cup winner last year before being released from the final year of his contract, three months ago, for personal reasons.

Seumanufagai played for Bulldogs in a pre-season trial match against Cronulla and has featured in the opening three games of feeder club Mounties' New South Wales Cup campaign.

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