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SAINTS forward Maurie Fa’asavalu has signed for Harlequins RU for next season.
The 30-year-old made his rugby uniontest debut in the back row for Samoa in 2002 and also played every game for them in the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
On the back of a series of outstanding performances playing at flanker, and was signed by the Saints in 2003.
Mo has made 164 appearances the club and debuted for the Great Britain RL Team in 2007.
He was also named in the England squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
Maurie Fa’asavalu said: “I’m very thankful for the opportunity given by Harlequins and I look forward to all the challenges it brings.
“I also want to thank St Helens Rugby League Club, Sponsors and Fans for the six memorable years we’ve been with them. Saints will be forever in our hearts.
“I am looking forward to the challenge for the rest of this season and bringing home some silverware for the fantastic Saints’ fans.â€
http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/2685
I love big Maurie, but he's struggled with injuries over the last few years and it's for the best for both parties that he heads off to pastures new. Shame, because I love the man. Quality prop and unstoppable when he's fully fit.
The 30-year-old made his rugby uniontest debut in the back row for Samoa in 2002 and also played every game for them in the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
On the back of a series of outstanding performances playing at flanker, and was signed by the Saints in 2003.
Mo has made 164 appearances the club and debuted for the Great Britain RL Team in 2007.
He was also named in the England squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
Maurie Fa’asavalu said: “I’m very thankful for the opportunity given by Harlequins and I look forward to all the challenges it brings.
“I also want to thank St Helens Rugby League Club, Sponsors and Fans for the six memorable years we’ve been with them. Saints will be forever in our hearts.
“I am looking forward to the challenge for the rest of this season and bringing home some silverware for the fantastic Saints’ fans.â€
http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/2685
I love big Maurie, but he's struggled with injuries over the last few years and it's for the best for both parties that he heads off to pastures new. Shame, because I love the man. Quality prop and unstoppable when he's fully fit.