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Castleford sign Parramatta Eels back Asi

Daejarn Asi passing the ball for the Paramatta Eels.Image source, Getty Images
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Daejarn Asi made 42 NRL appearances after his debut for North Queensland Cowboys in 2020

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Super League side Castleford Tigers have signed Parramatta Eels utility back Daejarn Asi.

The 24-year-old follows in the footsteps of former team-mate Zac Cini in swapping Sydney for the West Yorkshire club during the close season.

"Daejarn is a very exciting young player who has plenty of NRL experience already," director of rugby operations Danny Wilson told the

Asi, who plays as a centre, stand-off or half-back, made his Samoa debut in 2023 and arrives on a two-year deal.

He has previously spent time at North Queensland Cowboys and New Zealand Warriors before moving to the Eels last year.