WAKEFIELD TRINITY head coach Daryl Powell has admitted his admiration for Samoa international forward Jazz Tevaga, who has been linked with a move to the club.

All Out Rugby League has reported that the 29-year-old is set to sign for Trinity next season, rejecting a number of NRL clubs in the process.

Having made almost 150 NRL appearances for the New Zealand Warriors, Tevaga moved to the Manly Sea Eagles this season.

Powell did keep his cards close to his chest when asked about the potential signing of Tevaga but said: “I like him as a player.

“I’ve watched him for quite a few years from when he was at the Warriors. He’s all-action and has great energy.

“He’s a high-quality player, but I won’t confirm any of that (a signing) at the moment.

“We feel like we’ve got a really good squad moving forward and are always looking to add quality to that.

“I think everyone over here is looking for NRL players who are high quality and can add to what you do from all sorts of different angles.”