Kevin Naiqama: Huddersfield Giants to sign ex-St Helens centre in 2023
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Kevin Naiqama was a three-time Super League winner and also lifted the Challenge Cup at Saints
Huddersfield Giants will sign ex-St Helens Super League winning three-quarter Kevin Naiqama from Sydney Roosters on a two-year deal from 2023.
Naiqama, 33, spent three seasons at Saints and won a Grand Final in each season and added a Challenge Cup in 2021 before returning to Australia.
The Fiji international scored 92 tries in 195 games, having also played for Newcastle, Penrith and Wests Tigers.
"I think he's a huge signing for us," boss Ian Watson said.
"Everyone you speak to has a high opinion of him; the way he trains, the way he looks after himself, his mentality and the way he goes into games.
"That'll be a big lift for us to get to where we want to be - challenging for Challenge Cup Finals and Grand Finals. "
Naiqama only left Saints because he had been away from family for three years because of Covid, but was a huge success in him time.
He signed off with the 2021 Harry Sunderland Trophy as Saints beat Catalans in the Grand Final.