Hull KR sign NRL prop Korbin Sims

The 28-year-old former Brisbane Broncos and Newcastle Knights forward joins Rovers from St George Illawarra Dragons.

Sims said: "I'm very excited about the opportunity and the chance to get over to England.

"When my manger told me there had been some interest from England and Rovers, I was a bit taken aback at first, but when I really thought about it, I saw it as a great opportunity to further my football career.

"'I've actually spoken to Tony [Smith, Rovers' coach] a number of times over the last couple days.

“The way he was speaking about myself and the other people coming over, the people that he’s already got and the way Hull KR are moving forward into the future makes me feel it’s going to be an exciting time to build this proud club.

“I’m looking forward to getting over there and meeting everyone as soon as possible.”

Smith described Sims as "an important part of the jigsaw".

He said: "We have been keen to strengthen our forward pack and we are certainly doing that with Korbin.

“He brings international as well as NRL experience.

"He’s a guy that gives everything every time he walks onto the pitch, he’s very professional in his approach to his game and he is always looking to develop.

“He can play anywhere in the forward pack - on the edge or in the middle.

"He’s got the skill levels to play some loose-forward with that tough, no nonsense attitude, combined with good rugby awareness."

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