Taumalolo set to sign an NRL record $15.9M deal

By Naveel Krishant

Wednesday 22/03/2017

Jason Taumalolo.

Kiwis star Jason Taumalolo is set to sign an NRL record FJ$15.9 million deal to stay at the North Queensland Cowboys ending speculation of a future in American football.

The Courier‑Mail reported the deal will be unveiled today – a 10‑year contract worth FJ$1.59 million a season.

This is will be double the deal signed by Cowboys star Johnathan Thurston four years ago.

The 119kg 23‑year‑old is seen as a mainstay for the club and they have rewarded him accordingly.

Source: Stuff. co

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