Definitely the case I think NZ Herald also says

"Many league pundits would like to see Ta'ai used at prop but, with the Warriors' 'famous four' (Ben Matulino, Sam Rapira, Jacob Lillyman and Russell Packer) and this season's emergence of Sione Lousi, that was always an unlikely prospect."

He may still fill in at prop when needed, we all know how we like to do that.

not seen him play but he does look the part and hes the right age at 25, hopefully a good signing could he be the same type of player as willie manu. Got to agree with durham like baloos comment about size and strike.

Is that his name or part of the words of the haka

Cheers Fartown. Hope he comes with a pronunciation guide....

Could have been worse. Still trying to get Manuokafoa out without calling him someone who indulges in [irelations[/i with a close family member.

Big tongan....will be fierce!!

6ft 3 and 16 stones...big unit

replacing faalogo...

looks like he can fit into the mould of willie manu, solomona, lauatiti etc ...lets hope so

exciting signing, cant wait to see him smash it up with odonnell, chan and ferres!

is it just me or could that be translated as a little criticism of our ex coach's idea of 'forwards' ?

Pronunciation for Ukuma Ta'ai ---- OO-QUE-MAR-TAR-EYE

we could chant his name to the sound of we all hate leeds tune

So does this signing knock the Craig Kopczak signing on the head. Which would leave the vitriolic Bulls fans with egg on their faces again Please.

I don't expect this guy to set the place alight tbh- never heard of him and warriors fans don't seem fussed he's going. Just hope he'll be solid and not a journeyman.

Saw him play quite a few times last year on Premier sports, quite raw, but a very powerful carrier and defender. Bring real size to us.

Easy one for the singers....to the tune of Hakuna Matata

Ok I'll get my own

he gives away quite a few penalties, his ball handling isnt brilliant...but when he has the ball in his grasp and starts to run he is very hard to stop so hopefully he will be a great addition to the squad

That'll do- if he can't handle the ball he can stick it up his jumper- it works for mason! If he puts on the effort and stays off the treatment table it'll be a bonus!

nope there will be more to come and kopczak expected to be one of them

a thread on the saints board about him, a few of them gutted to be missing out and it seems he was on there radar too..

Well that confirms Brown wont coach at Saints, they've signed one prop and looked at another...

Ukuma was wanted by St Helens, Leeds & Newcastle Knights

Fantastic Signing

Looks like durhams gonna have to change his sig next season!

What about, " Huddersfield Giants where you cannot have too many props, Unless you are called Nathan"

How about huddersfield giants where no player is too fast to play prop.

Although that could be construed as they are too slow- which is not what I meant!

yep...bet leeds wanted him to replace hauraki whos gone to cas now

well done giants!

For those a little disillusioned by the end to the season, this quote made me smile, how long is it since players were able to say on signing for Fartown: "Ta’ai added: “Huddersfield are always in the play-offs and I am excited about helping move them forward next year"