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Canberra Raiders players say David Fifita would be a massive addition to their squad for the 2024 NRL season and would welcome the Gold Coast star with open arms.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart met with Fifita's management last week as he looked to bring him to the capital.
They were joined by new Raiders assistant coach Michael Maguire, who was already in Canberra on Thursday - just five days after New Zealand were knocked out of the Rugby League World Cup by Australia in the semi-final.
Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling is looking forward to reuniting with Danny Levi and the increased competition the Samoa dummy half will bring with him.
Starling made his NRL debut as the back-up rake to Levi when the pair were at Newcastle in 2018.
Now the 26-year-old will join Starling and Zac Woolford as the dummy halves in the Raiders senior squad on a two-year deal, as cover for Adrian Trevilyan (knee) - who will be out of action for the first half of next season.
Starling said Levi would bring plenty of experience with him to Canberra.
The Canberra Raiders are set to make a play to lure Gold Coast Titans star David Fifita to the nation’s capital, with Ricky Stuart reportedly meeting with his management.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported the Raiders have started negotiations with Fifita’s management in a bid to sign the former Queensland Origin star for 2024 and beyond.
The 22-year-old is entering the final year of his record $1.25 million a season three-year deal with the Titans in 2023, but has been free to negotiate with rivals since November 1.
The Raiders are also targeting Fifita’s partner, Shaylee Bent for their NRLW side, which would emulate couple Millie Boyle and Adam Elliott signing for the Knights.