Player movements: Galuvao, Ross,
Orford & Galea

South Sydney has finally made a breakthrough in its recruitment drive, signing Kiwi backrower Joe Galuvao for the next three seasons. Galuvao, 27, is seen as an ideal replacement for Souths backrower Bryan Fletcher who will play for English Super League club Wigan next season.

Souths are still in the hunt for off-contract stars Ben Ross and Matt Orford, who are still yet to commit themselves to a club beyond this season.

In other signing news, Wests Tigers forward Galea agreed to remain at the joint venture for a further three seasons.