Wellington Albert: Widnes Vikings sign PNG Hunters prop

Wellington Albert scored one of Papua New Guinea's tries in the win over Wales at the World Cup

Widnes have signed PNG Hunters prop Wellington Albert.

The 23-year-old helped Papua New Guinea to the quarter-finals of this year's World Cup.

He is the second PNG international to join Widnes this month after second-row Kato Ottio.

"Wellington is big, dynamic and carries the ball well. I am delighted that we have been able to secure his move," coach Denis Betts told the club website.