He seems to have been on trial for quite some time now.

What are peoples thoughts, is he good enough for SL? I haven't seen him live but watching highlights he looks like he has potential.

From what I’ve seen he should be signed on. He’s a big fast fella and can only get better with time. Too much of a natural talent lo let slip through to another club.

I wonder if it's salary cap issues. Maybe go on a season long loan at Doncaster and see how he develops.

I'd like to know how old he is.

I don't think it's quite as simple as people make out, he's still in the army, and so needs clearance from them to play pro-rugby/leave. What he wants to do also needs to be considered, something people on here often ignore.

He should be zero on the cap for this year, but there is also the question of overseas' quotas.

Coming from RU, the RFL could, in theory, override the quota ruling in his case.

I didn’t notice him playing in fatigues. Clearly I’m not fully cognisant of his status. Which army? If it’s ours does that impact on his residency status?

hi plum Bob,Ratu will be in the british army.i live near Redford army barracks here in Edinburgh and there are quite a few figian lads based there.a couple of them play for the union club I used to be match secratery for.

We must be interested. His loan has been extended for a month.

I understand its more of a monetary matter between the player and club than not been interested to sign him.

Could explain trying to get the exemption for Dawson Jones?

Once you have played a game you cannot be exempt on the cap that's why Brown and Gale got exemption

Just seen Warrington have signed Luther Burrell - thats a team doing its upmost to be the best from the coaches to maximising quality players they can bring within the salary cap. Meanwhile were dithering about on whether to sign this Ratu bloke . Hull FC have become an amsolute joke of late and this is just another example

Two different players, different cases. But go ahead, another excuse to moan at the club. Aren't you due to chuck it all in (yet again).

No but it shows where we're aiming and where Warrington are and the two are miles apart

Imagine if we had signed a bloke who will be 32/33 when.he first plays. Hasn't played league for years nd is surplus to requirements at his present club. Lol you can't make it up. Plus Ratu is the better investment

If he was going to be playing alongside a half back pairing of austin and widdop I reckon we'd probably put up with it

Signed now , 1 Year deal .

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He will make his debut on Sunday at Wigan, and he will become a first team regular by the end of the season. Good Luck Roland!

Welcome Ratu, a baptism of fire, just what’s needed to acclimatise you. Let’s hope this is the start of good things for us, a chink of light from this chasm of darkness. COYH

Wigan will run riot against this guy on sunday

Does that mean Talanoa is finished

I like Ratu
Thought he did really well at Saints especially in defence
The signing means we will probably now send a couple of players out on loan

I think you will be surprised Seb.
Apart from his speed he has good defence for someone new to the game.
Wigan will probably run riot but it wont be on his edge unless Radford decides to partner him with Griffin.That would be a mistake.

Does anyone know how old ratu is

His mum

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