Bulls sign Samoan sevens player : Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:43 am  

BRADFORD Bulls are delighted to announce their capture of young Samoan Sevens star, Phoenix Hunapo-Nofoa on a one year contract with the option to extend for two more.


Phoenix has been a shining light on the international stage for the Samoa Sevens side, as well as featuring for the New Zealand touch football squad.


Hunapo-Nofoa is the perfect utility player, as he can play in the halves or feature at full back, where he is renowned for his blistering pace, and agility.


Co-Chairman, Graham Lowe comment on the signature of the talented utility back: "Phoenix will quickly become a favorite of our fans.


“His instinctive attacking and running style will be very exciting to watch. He's been a great player for Samoa on the World Rugby Sevens circuit."


"We have managed to sign him despite a great deal of interest from several NRL clubs."


"He is very excited about being coached by Geoff Toovey and I know Geoff is the type of coach who will get the very best out of him"


"He will prove to be a tremendous asset to our team"

Re: Bulls sign Samoan sevens player : Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:45 am  

Has he ever tackled anybody?

Re: Bulls sign Samoan sevens player : Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:46 am  

Aah, so that explains the hashtag that the Bulls included in yesterday's tweet.

Welcome aboard Phoenix! That is one hell of a name he's got there.

Re: Bulls sign Samoan sevens player : Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:46 am  

Certainly got a wicked side step! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wacaCe6ailQ

Certainly got a wicked side step! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wacaCe6ailQ

Re: Bulls sign Samoan sevens player : Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:51 am  

Nothus wrote:

Aah, so that explains the hashtag that the Bulls included in yesterday's tweet.

Welcome aboard Phoenix! That is one hell of a name he's got there.

Definitely a 'big name' signing!

Re: Bulls sign Samoan sevens player : Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:53 am  

When does he get here?
also are we getting some forwards in this week??

Re: Bulls sign Samoan sevens player : Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:59 am  

bowlingboy wrote:

When does he get here?
also are we getting some forwards in this week??

I would imagine this guy will get the vacant 1 shirt. As 10, 12 & 13 are also vacant, i hope and would suggest we have player sin mind for those positions

[Bulliac]

Re: Bulls sign Samoan sevens player : Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:01 am  

If he's half as good as the write up he'll go OK. Sounds like a probable replacement for Kieren Moss - he's got a hard act to follow, but we'll all wish him well.

Re: Bulls sign Samoan sevens player : Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:04 am  

Interesting. Sounds like he might be someone they had earmarked for a while and might explain why they didn't offer Chisholm a deal and left 1 shirt vacant. Next priority has to be some experienced forwards surely?

Re: Bulls sign Samoan sevens player : Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:09 am  

Anybody remember saying, Jimmy, we need a 7?

Graham, we need some weight in the pack...