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Steve Mafi signs for French club Castres [1]

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Monday, May 16, 2016 - 14:08.  Updated on Friday, May 20, 2016 - 18:07.

Steve Mafi, RWC 2015 welcome ceremony for Tonga, Cheltenham Town Hall, 12 September 2015. Photo: Getty Images for ER2015.

‘Ikale Tahi lock Steve Mafi has been signed by French club Castres to play in the next season of the French Top 14 tournament. The Australian born 26 year-old currently plays for the Perth based Western Force in the Super Rugby competition.

Standing at 6 foot and 7 inches, Steve Mafi is one of the 'Ikale Tahi’s tallest players. He has 17 caps for Tonga and played for the Leicester Tigers for 4 years. Steve will join Castres on a 2 year contract.

Two other ‘Ikale Tahi prospects have also been signed by Castres. The players are 26 year-old loose forward Ma’ama Vaipulu of the Waikato Chiefs and 26 year-old winger Afusipa Taumoepeau of the Melbourne Rebels.

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