Canberra Has Just Signed A SENSATIONALLY Good Player

Paul Roache of Mount Albert Grammar is tackled during the Auckland Secondary Schools Final at Eden Park Photo: Getty Images

The Raiders have just made a remarkable signing.

His name is Paul Roache. He’s 18 years old, a junior All Black and he's made a massive impression, with Rugby League Week calling him one of “the best young five-eighths in New Zealand rugby union.”

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is so impressed with him, he’s picked him to play in the Auckland Nines this weekend.

He comes from the top Rugby school in the country - (Mount Albert Grammar) - which produced Sonny Bill Williams, while his brother Nathaniel Roache plays for the Warriors.

‘Sticky’ Stuart is on a hot streak with player signings - BJ Leilua, Blake Austin, Aidan Sezer, Sia Soliola and Josh Hodgson all stepping up since joining Ricky's Raiders.

Canberra Raiders Nines Squad

1. Zac Santo 2. Eddie Aiono 3. Thomas Cronan 4. Brent Naden 5. Nick Cotric 6. Blake Austin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Dunamis Lui 9. Adam Clydsdale 10. Jeff Lima (C) 11. Luke Bateman 12. Scott Sorensen 13. Jordan Turner 14. Paul Roache 15. Mark McCormack 16. Anthony Moraitis 17. Makahesi Makatoa 18. Topi Tafua

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