CASTLEFORD TIGERS have completed a deal for Gold Coast Titans forward Joe Stimson, with the 29-year-old set to arrive in the country this weekend, Total Rugby League can reveal.
Earlier in the week, All Out Rugby League reported that Stimson was a leading target for the West Yorkshire club’s new director of rugby, Chris Chester.
A deal for Stimson has now been concluded and the back-rower or prop could make his debut as soon as next Saturday against Wigan Warriors.
In Castleford head coach Danny McGuire’s press conference earlier this week, he hinted at a new imminent signing: “There’s a bit gone on behind the scenes with Judah (Rimbu) moving on and we’re looking to bring someone in on quota to replace him.
”The paperwork is taking a little bit of time to get done but I’m hoping someone will be in by the early part of next week. It’s pretty much nearly done but I don’t want to jinx it.
“He’s a middle forward, back-row forward who has played a decent amount in the NRL and got some experience. That’s as much as I can give you.”
Stimson has made 114 NRL appearances for Melbourne Storm, Canterbury Bulldogs and the Titans.