Leigh bring in Melbourne prop Pene

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Image caption, Aaron Pene could make his Leigh debut against Leeds Rhinos on 21 June

Leigh Leopards have signed Melbourne Storm prop Aaron Pene on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

The 28-year-old has featured in the NRL for both the Storm and New Zealand Warriors.

鈥淭his is a brilliant signing for the club who I鈥檝e been tracking for the last 12 months. It鈥檚 a signing fans should be really excited by," head of rugby Chris Chester .

鈥淗e鈥檚 an explosive and powerful player who brings NRL experience."