LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a strategic move for the future, the South Sydney Rabbitohs have secured a young talent who has transitioned from rugby to the NRL.
Saumaki, a graduate of the prestigious Nelson College, was highly esteemed in rugby union and stood out as one of New Zealand's top prospects after high school, where he played as a loose-forward for the 1st XV rugby team.
He has been noted as a player who is "built different" from others, earning a spot in the Under-18s New Zealand School squad and participating in the Crusaders Rugby Academy in 2025.